Majority Leader Apologises Over Raid On Ofori-Atta’s Home, Confirms Richard Jakpa Led Raid

• Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has expressed regrets over the raid on the home of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta
• Ayariga confirmed that Richard Jakpa was behind the raid on the former finance minister's home
• The raid came a day before the Office of the Special Prosecutor declared Ofori-Atta wanted over some corruption cases

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has expressed regrets over the raid on the home of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and offered his apologies.

Ayariga told Parliament a National Security coordinator, Richard Jakpa, has admitted to being behind the raid on Ofori-Atta’s home.

The Majority leader addressed the matter in Parliament, emphasising the need for accountability.

“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."

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Ayariga also said the incident had been investigated and was assured by key security agencies that such an incident would not happen again.

The raid came a day before the Office of the Special Prosecutor declared Ofori-Atta a suspect in some high-profile corruption investigations.

The cases include the National Cathedral project, the Strategic Mobilisation Limited scandal, a deal between the Electricity Company of Ghana and Beijing Technology Limited, the procurement of ambulances and payments made from and the utilisation of the Ghana Revenue Authority’s tax refund account.

Speaking at a press briefing on February 12, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng said Ofori-Atta is now a wanted person and must return to Ghana. The former minister is wanted on the grounds of causing financial loss to the state in several dealings.

Ofori-Atta named in National Cathedral probe

YEN.com.gh reported that the special prosecutor was targetting Ofori-Atta for alleged corruption in the National Cathedral project following a referral from the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice.

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According to the special prosecutor's December 2024 half-yearly report, it has been probing the National Cathedral project with a focus on the procurement of contractors and materials, payments made, and the involvement of Ofori-Atta.

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice recommended a forensic audit of the board members of the National Cathedral Project.

The commission justified this recommendation by citing the violation of procurement laws in line with a petition by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the MP for North Tongu.

Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh