• Fri, March 28, 2025

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by: News24

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by: Reuters

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  • Sat, March 29, 2025

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'President Mahama knows my experience will benefit the capital market' - Klutse Avedzi

The newly appointed Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), James Klutse Avedzi, has defended his suitability for the role, citing his extensive experience in Parliament and finance-related committees as key assets
The article on GhanaWeb discusses comments made by Kweku Agyeman-Klutse Avedzi, a former Deputy Minister of Finance, regarding his potential role in the capital market under a future administration led by former President John Dramani Mahama. Avedzi, who has a background in finance and has served in various governmental roles, expressed confidence that his extensive experience would be beneficial to the capital market. He highlighted his past contributions to the financial sector, including his involvement in the establishment of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) and his role in financial policy-making. Avedzi believes that his expertise could help in revitalizing and stabilizing Ghana's capital market, which he sees as crucial for economic development. He also mentioned that President Mahama is aware of his capabilities and the positive impact he could have if given the opportunity to serve again.

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