Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has received an apology from the majority of Parliament for a police and military raid on his residence.
Richard Jakpa, an official at the office of the National Security Coordinator, led the operation, according to the Majority’s probe into the event.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga addressed the matter on the floor of Parliament, calling the raid unfortunate and reaffirming the Mahama government’s commitment to upholding the rights of all citizens.
“H.E. President John Dramani Mahama remains committed to ensuring that the rights and liberties of every individual are respected. We have received assurances from the office of the National Security Coordinator that the incident was not intended to happen.
“That occurrence is most regrettable and unfortunate and he [Jakpa] wants to give this house his words and assurances that a thing like that should never happen again.
“The Majority remains committed that institutions function properly, officials act in accordance with the law, that the rights and liberties of citizens are upheld under the leadership of President Mahama. I personally extend my apologies to the former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta and I believe the issue should suffice.”
On Tuesday afternoon, February 11, 2025, a group of people, some of whom were dressed in police and military uniforms, raided the home of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
While Ofori-Atta was abroad, the incident took place in Cantonments. His wife was among the family members in attendance at the time.
The raid was carried out by about 12 people, five of whom were dressed in military clothing, one of whom was dressed in police uniform, and the others in civilian clothes.
After informing the Chief of Staff, Ofori-Atta has been in the United States since the beginning of 2025 for medical reasons.
The Office of Special Prosecutor declared the raid to be a sham on February 12 and formally designated former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as a suspect in four high-profile corruption investigations, including those involving Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML) and the National Cathedral project.
“Ofori-Atta is now a wanted person and must return immediately for questioning,” Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng told reporters during a press briefing on Wednesday, February 12, threatening to take legal action to force his return if he doesn’t cooperate.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Joseph Asare
