The Majority in Parliament has apologized to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta for the raid on his residence by military and police officers.
According to the Majority’s investigation, the operation was led by Richard Jakpa, an official at the National Security Coordinator’s office.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga addressed the issue on the floor of Parliament, describing the raid as “regrettable” and emphasizing the Mahama government’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 continued, “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.” He also reiterated the Majority’s commitment to upholding institutions, laws, and citizens’ rights under President Mahama’s leadership.”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.”
The raid occurred on February 11, 2025, while Ofori-Atta was out of the country, and was carried out by a group of 12 individuals, including five in military uniforms and one in a police uniform.
Ofori-Atta has been in the U.S. on medical grounds since the beginning of 2025.
The Office of Special Prosecutor has stated that the raid was staged, and Ofori-Atta is now a suspect in four high-profile corruption investigations.
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has warned that Ofori-Atta must return immediately for questioning, or face legal action to compel his return.