The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has thrown her support behind Ghana’s newly appointed Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, expressing confidence in his leadership at a critical time for the country’s economic recovery.

In a congratulatory message following his appointment, Georgieva praised Dr. Adam’s elevation from Minister of State to substantive Finance Minister, noting that his role will be key to maintaining the momentum of Ghana’s economic reform programme.

“Your leadership will be crucial in sustaining Ghana’s reform effort and further extending the current momentum of compelling programme performance and gradual economic stabilisation,” Georgieva stated.

She also reaffirmed the IMF’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s economic agenda, saying:
“I would like to assure you of the International Monetary Fund’s continued commitment to support you in these endeavours.”

Dr. Adam was appointed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as part of a recent ministerial reshuffle, succeeding long-serving Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. His new role comes at a pivotal time as Ghana implements a $3 billion IMF-backed bailout programme aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, reducing debt vulnerabilities, and fostering inclusive growth.

With the country showing signs of gradual economic stabilisation, the endorsement from the IMF boss is seen as a major vote of confidence in Dr. Adam’s ability to navigate the complex fiscal landscape ahead.

Observers say the new minister’s top priority will be to deepen reforms, rebuild investor confidence, and ensure the sustainability of Ghana’s public finances amid ongoing global and domestic challenges.