- Parliament Majority apologizes to Ken Ofori-Atta for raid on his home
- OSP distances itself from raid, calls it a "staged event"
- Ofori-Atta wanted for questioning in corruption investigations
The Majority in Parliament has issued an official apology to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta following a raid on his residence by armed security personnel.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga addressed the incident in Parliament, expressing regret and emphasizing the Mahama administration’s commitment to protecting citizens’ rights.
“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,” Ayariga stated on the floor of Parliament.
He reassured the house that steps would be taken to ensure that such an incident would not occur again.
Meanwhile, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has distanced itself from the raid, dismissing it as a staged event. On February 12, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng officially named Ofori-Atta as a suspect in four high-profile corruption investigations. These cases include matters related to the National Cathedral project and Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML).
The OSP has also declared Ofori-Atta a wanted person, demanding his immediate return for questioning. The office has warned that legal action could be taken to compel his return if necessary.
