Deputy minister-designate of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, brought a touch of humour to his vetting proceedings on Monday, February 24, as he responded to questions regarding government debt and financial policies.
During the session, Ampem was asked about the debt inherited from the previous administration and the strategy for settling it.
He remarked that his primary motivation to expedite discussions was to conclude proceedings before the arrival of the Minority Leader and Ranking Member on the Appointments Committee, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. "Mr.
Chairman, the only reason I will want to refuse the temptation is for us to hurry up before Afenyo-Markin comes," he quipped, eliciting laughter from the panel members.
