A former deputy finance minister, Charles Adu Boahen, has been directed by President Akufo-Addo to act as his representative at the Ministry of Finance as nominee Ken Ofori-Atta undergoes medical review in the United States.
Mr Ofori-Atta is expected to spend at least two weeks treating post-COVID-19 medical complications.
A letter from the chief of staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare said the directive is in accordance with section 14 (5) of the Presidential (Transition) Act, Act 845, (2021).
Mr. Adu Boahen is to take note of the provision of section 14 (5) which states that he shall not take a decision involving policy.