The overarching goal of the president Akufo-Addo administration, according to finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has been to do all possible to improve the quality of life for the populace.

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Ofori-Atta hinted that all the administration had attempted to accomplish had been intended to improve people's lives when he appeared before the ad hoc committee of Parliament considering the censure resolution presented against him.

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He also gave the committee his word that he would be honest in his comments in order to help them discover the truth.

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He claimed that the motion made derogatory remarks about his character and integrity and committed to work to present Ghanaians with a fair picture of the situation.

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“Hon Co-Chairs, during the course of my remarks this morning, you can expect forthrightness. The proponents’ motion of censure has accused me of many things and includes some very disparaging remarks and attacks on my person and integrity," he said.

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“I am certain that Ghanaians will have a more balanced view of the events that led us here as I take the opportunity to speak to the matters raised,” he said.

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He said his principal reflections were to ensure that by the end of the proceedings, “the truth will have taken center stage."

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He was hopeful that the "truth" would help dispel any unfounded doubts about his motives, competence, and character.

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He, therefore, apologized to Ghanaians for the current hardships they are experiencing.

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“Before I proceed with my detailed responses, I would like to make a personal comment to the Ghanaian people: Since the Akufo-Addo government came into office in 2017, everything we have sought to do was aimed at making the lives of the people better.

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“We have been focused on this vision to improve lives and in the first four years, our efforts were leading to a realization of the vision,” he said.

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He added, “…Let me use this opportunity to say to the Ghanaian people what I believe, with courage, every Finance Minister around the world may wish to say to his people now: I am truly sorry.”

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He continued his opening remarks by outlining the achievements of the government prior to global events that have torpedoed the development agenda.

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