Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has revealed that he sent an email to Kwesi Kwarteng after his dismissal as Britain’s Finance Minister.
Mr Ofori-Addo said his pain was that a Ghanaian who reached the highest level had to suffer in this manner.
“The pain or sadness is that he is a Ghanaian reaching almost the highest level, Chancellor of the Exchequer. Yes, we sat together three days ago.
“I am always very optimistic, if one is really doing things in truth there might be some waves but the Lord will see him through. I was surprised at what happened. I have sent an email to him, I told him the Lord knows best,” he told Accra-based TV3.
Mr Kwarteng was sacked by the UK Prime Minister Mary Elizabeth Truss on Friday, October 14 amidst the government’s tax cuts believed to have sparked financial market turmoil.
In a letter reacting to his dismissal, he said “You have asked me to step aside as your Chancellor, I have accepted.
“When you asked me to serve as your Chancellor, I did so in full knowledge that the situation we faced was incredibly difficult, with rising global interest rates and energy prices. However, your vision of optimism, growth and change was right.
“We have been colleagues and friends for many years. In that time I have seen your dedication and determination. I believe your vision is the right one. It has been an honour to serve as your first Chancellor.”
