The Majority in Parliament has issued a formal apology to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta following a controversial raid on his home by military and police officers.
The raid, which took place on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, while Ofori-Atta was out of the country, has raised concerns over the handling of the incident.
An investigation by the Majority revealed that the operation was led by Richard Jakpa, an official from the National Security Coordinator’s office.
The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, addressed the issue on the floor of Parliament, calling the raid “regrettable” and stressing the government’s commitment to protecting citizens’ rights.
“We have received assurances from the National Security Coordinator’s office that this incident was unintentional,” Ayariga stated. “This occurrence is most unfortunate, and Mr. Jakpa has assured us that something like this will never happen again.”
Mr. Ayaria went on to express his personal apology to Ofori-Atta, stating that the Majority is committed to ensuring that institutions function properly and that citizens’ rights are protected under President John Dramani Mahama’s leadership.
The raid occurred in the Cantonments neighborhood while Ofori-Atta was away on medical leave in the U.S. His wife and other family members were present at the time.
The operation involved about 12 individuals, including military and police personnel, along with several plainclothes officers.
In a dramatic development on February 12, the Office of the Special Prosecutor named Ofori-Atta a suspect in multiple high-profile corruption investigations, including those tied to the National Cathedral project and Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML). During a press briefing, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng confirmed that Ofori-Atta is now a wanted individual and must return immediately for questioning, warning that legal action may be taken to compel his return if he fails to comply.
