Samuel Atta Akyea, the Member of Parliament for Akim Abuakwa South, has called on Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to consider stepping down, citing concerns about the ongoing economic challenges faced by the nation.
The demand for Ofori-Atta's resignation has gained momentum in recent months, with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) consistently blaming him for the country's fiscal difficulties.
In an interview on Face to Face on Tuesday, Atta Akyea stressed the need for self-reflection, suggesting that Ofori-Atta evaluates his position for the sake of his well-being and the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
“For me, what is very frightening is the fact that you have a whole army of people saying, ‘Look, you've had enough… I think that that could be a way for him to relax.
Look at all the burdens on one man. So it is his individual decision to make as to whether he should go or he should continue,” said Atta Akyea.
He went further, suggesting that Ofori-Atta's resignation might contribute to a calmer political environment for both the government and the nation. Atta Akyea emphasized the need for the Finance Minister to prioritize his well-being and find peace.
“He should save himself and save the government and have his peace because he needs it; a man cannot be troubled in the manner in which he has been troubled,” Atta Akyea added.
Atta Akyea also criticized those who blame Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the country's economic challenges.
He acknowledged the challenging economic conditions, describing it as ‘unkind' and ‘cruel' to attribute economic issues in the Akufo-Addo government to Dr. Bawumia.
Atta Akyea insisted that the vice president faced serious challenges that prevented him from making certain decisions for the country.