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Members of the United Cadre�s Front (UCF) of Kroboland of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have dismissed calls by some NDC members for the dismissal of the Minister of Finance, Mr Seth Terkper. The group also stated that those calling for the removal of the Minister of Finance were placing their narrow personal interest before that of the nation. In a press release signed by executive members the UCF, the group said Mr Terkper had the qualification and technical experience to manage Ghana�s economy successfully. Giving a background of the economy inherited by the NDC government, the group said Mr Terkper inherited an unstable economy caused by the fall in gold and cocoa prices, and added that as a Minister of Finance, Mr Terkper had managed to stabilise the economy. �Seth Terkper has proved himself to be a man of public probity, putting the economic interest of the nation before narrow sectarian concerns and personal gain. He has proved himself incorruptible,� the statement said. The statement also said the Minister of Finance had done away with unsustainable financial policies that had proved harmful to the economy. �The indiscriminate awarding of contracts has been put on hold for now or subjected to disciplined review where absolutely necessary. According to the statement, Mr Terkper has also put an end to reckless short-term borrowing by government agencies and thus avoided payment of interest.