Ghana’s Majority in Parliament has issued a formal apology to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta following a raid on his residence by military and police officers. The incident occurred on February 11, 2025, while Ofori-Atta was abroad receiving medical treatment.
An investigation revealed that Richard Jakpa, an official at the National Security Coordinator’s office, led the operation. Despite being informed that Ofori-Atta was out of the country, Jakpa directed the armed men through a room-to-room search of Ofori-Atta’s private residence in Cantonments.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga condemned the raid as “regrettable” and emphasized President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to protecting citizens’ rights. Ayariga extended personal apologies to Ofori-Atta and assured that such incidents would not recur under President Mahama’s leadership.
The raid has sparked controversy, with some questioning the use of military personnel in domestic law enforcement. Former Minister of Defence Dominic Nitiwul stated that it was wrong to use soldiers to raid someone’s home, emphasizing that it’s either the police or national security operatives who should perform such functions.
Separately, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng announced that Ken Ofori-Atta is wanted for questioning over several high-profile corruption cases, including investigations into projects like the National Cathedral and Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML).
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