Majority Apologizes to Ken Ofori-Atta Over Security Raid
Majority Apologizes to Ken Ofori-Atta Over Security Raid
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The Majority in Parliament has formally apologized to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta following a raid on his residence by armed security personnel.
Addressing the issue on the floor of Parliament, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga described the incident as unfortunate and reaffirmed the Mahama administration’s commitment to protecting 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,” Ayariga stated.
He further assured Parliament that such an event would not be repeated.
Meanwhile, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has distanced itself from the operation, 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, including those related to the National Cathedral project and Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML).
The OSP has since declared Ofori-Atta a wanted person, demanding his immediate return for questioning and warning that legal measures may be taken to compel his compliance.
