Ken Ofori-Atta, a former finance minister, was named by President Nana Akufo Addo today as the Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Envoy for International Finance and Private Sector Investments.

On Wednesday, February 14, Mohammed Amin Adam took over as Finance Minister in place of Mr. Ofori-Atta.

In an announcement dated February 15, Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei-Opare wished the former Finance Minister well and congratulated him on his appointment.

“I am pleased to inform you that the President of the Republic has appointed you as the Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Envoy for International Finance and Private Sector Investments.

“I take this opportunity to congratulate you formally on your reassignment and wish you the very best in this new office,” the Chief of Staff stated in a communique on Friday.