The Minority Caucus in Parliament, Wednesday called for the immediate summoning of the National Security Coordinator to the House to explain the circumstances surrounding an alleged raid on the residence of former Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta.
According to eyewitness accounts and security footage, a group of individuals, including some men in military and police uniforms, stormed Mr Ofori-Atta’s residence in Cantonments, Accra on Tuesday afternoon (February 11, 2025), while he was out of the country.
In a reaction, Mr Habib Iddrisu, the First Deputy Minority Whip, condemned the incident on the floor of Parliament, describing it as a threat to Ghana’s democratic values.
“Mr. Speaker, Ghana has been noted for the democracy that we have been enjoying, and yesterday, the former Minister responsible for Finance, Mr Ofori-Atta’s house was raided by National Security operatives allegedly,” he stated.
Mr. Iddrisu questioned why the raid took place despite Mr Ofori-Atta having allegedly officially informed the Chief of Staff of his absence from the country and receiving approval to travel.
“… Mr. Speaker, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta has officially written to the Chief of Staff that he will not be in the country, and he was given that opportunity, and he left. It is not acceptable,” he said.
Mr. Iddrisu questioned why the raid took place despite Mr Ofori-Atta having allegedly officially informed the Chief of Staff of his absence from the country and receiving approval to travel.
“… Mr. Speaker, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta has officially written to the Chief of Staff that he will not be in the country, and he was given that opportunity, and he left. It is not acceptable,” he said.
Voice of Mr. Habib Iddrisu
The Majority Leader Mahamah Ayariga called for calm and assured to get answers to the MPs
Voice of Mahama Ayariga
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