Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso and former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr Stephen Amoah, has denied claims by some detractors that Ofori-Atta has run away from the country.

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This comes in response to a declaration made by Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng on Wednesday, February 12, naming Mr. Ofori-Atta a fugitive for allegedly causing financial loss to the state in several dealings, including the construction of the controversial National Cathedral and the Ghana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) contract with Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML).

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"I want to make it emphatically clear that Ken Ofori-Atta hasn’t run away," Dr Amoah told members on the floor of Parliament.

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"Mr Speaker, I would like to advise this august house. Our actions and omissions over the years have actually defined us, and we have allowed external stakeholders to view us through different lenses. It is time we stop doing this to each other," he said

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Dr Amoah also condemned the harsh language used by members, particularly regarding the state of the economy.

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"Some of the descriptions they give him, some even went to the extent of commenting on the economy that he left behind. In fact, I cannot repeat those evil words they use in-house," he added, alluding to the strong criticism that Ofori-Atta has faced.

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Dr. Amoah highlighted the things Ofori-Atta accomplished, especially how he handled Ghana's economy.

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"In 2016, the economy that Ken Ofori-Atta inherited was growing at just 3.4 percent, with an inflation rate of 15.4 percent. Under his leadership, we have been able to implement one of the most enviable, strong policy frameworks on the African continent," Dr Amoah argued, asserting that Ofori-Atta’s tenure was marked by significant progress despite challenges.

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