Information Minister-designate Fatimatu Abubakar has spoken out in support of the recent appointment of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to a new position, citing his extensive experience in financial matters.

In an interview with TV3 Ghana on Monday, February 26, Fatimatu Abubakar emphasised Ofori-Atta's expertise in providing guidance and advice in the financial sector. She maintained that his skills remain valuable despite his transition from the role of Finance Minister.

According to her, President Akufo-Addo recognises the importance of Ofori-Atta's expertise and will continue to utilize his services as needed, even though he is no longer serving as Finance Minister.

“His capacity to guide or to advise in the financial sector is not lost just because he is no longer Finance Minister. If his skills are required elsewhere and the president feels he can help us with negotiations or can advise, I don’t think there should be a big problem about that,” Fatimatu Abubakar said.

President Akufo-Addo swiftly appointed Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Minister of Finance, to the position of Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Envoy for International Finance and Private Sector Investments, just a day after his dismissal from the Finance Ministry.

In a statement dated February 15, Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei-Opare extended congratulations to Ofori-Atta on his new role and conveyed well-wishes.

Despite the appointment, many Ghanaians have voiced disappointment with the President's decision.

However, the Information Minister-designate has offered a justification for Ofori-Atta's appointment.