Ofori-Atta flies to USA for post-COVID-19 checkups
The Finance Minister-designate is expected to return to the country after two weeks, following his medical travel to the US
Jonas Danquah 
The Finace Minister-designate, Ken Ofori-Atta has left Ghana to the U.S for medical attention post his COVID-19 recovery.
As contained in circular from the Finance Ministry, Ofori-Atta is expected to return after two weeks.
The statement explained that, Mr Ofori-Atta develop some complications after contracting the virus, and has been advised by health practitioners to seek further interventions 'not currently available in Ghana'.
“The Ministry of Finance wishes to inform the general public and stakeholders that Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, the Representative of the President at the Ministry of Finance and Minister-designate for Finance, will travel to the United States of America today for a special medical review,” the statement from the public relations unit of the ministry noted.
“After recovering from COVID-19 last December, Ofori-Atta has had medical complications which doctors advise, require further interventions not currently available in Ghana.” it added.
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According to the statement, the leadership of Parliament has “been duly notified” of his absence.
Read full statement below
