The President of the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO), Rex Omar, has joined the growing chorus of voices calling for the resignation of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta due to concerns over the mismanagement of Ghana’s economy.
The musician and music producer, who is a known sympathizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), made this explicitly clear during the NDC’s Occupy Bank of Ghana demonstration.
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This protest aims to pressure the government to remove Ken Ofori-Atta from his position as Minister of Finance and the resignation of the Bank of Ghana governor and his deputies, as they are held responsible for accumulating a substantial amount of debt that has had detrimental effects on the Ghanaian economy.
Speaking at the demonstration, Rex Omar extended his gratitude to all the well-meaning Ghanaians who participated in the event.
While speaking, Rex Omar asserted, “Ken Ofori-Atta must resign, and in light of these issues, let us refrain from supporting Akufo-Addo in the 2024 elections. This demonstration is just the beginning, and it won’t conclude today. To all those gathered here, I urge you to spread the message that today marks the commencement of a long journey. I appreciate your willingness to leave your homes and stand with us; it demonstrates your love for Ghana.”
The Bank of Ghana has been under intense public scrutiny after reports disclosed a loss of over GH¢60 billion cedis in 2022. Furthermore, experts and members of the opposition party have accused the bank of printing GH¢22.04 billion in 2022 without obtaining parliamentary approval. Additionally, the bank is alleged to have written off GH¢32 billion in government debt.
