Raid on Ofori-Atta’s residence illegal, says Afenyo-Markin
Minority leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has condemned the raid on former Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta’s residence maintaining the action was unlawful.
Reacting to the development in the House on Wednesday, February 12, the Effutu MP and Minority leader questioned the legal basis for the raid undertaken by some persons believed to be security personnel.
“There was no such law supporting the actions. The contention here was that the man’s home was raided unlawfully. That conduct was unconstitutional…we’re not sending the right signals to the electorates,” the Minority leader argued.
However, his other colleague on the other side of the aisle, Mahama Ayariga, who’s the Majority Leader cautioned against wrongfully choosing the chamber of parliament to address a legal matter.
“You go to court for the court to declare that your property and dignity has been violated. In court the two sides will be there…” he noted.
Meanwhile, the Majority leader said he will apprise the House on the full facts on the raid on the residence of the former Minister.
Details of the Raid
Eyewitness accounts and security footage indicate that approximately 12 individuals were involved in the operation. Among them, five were dressed in military uniforms, one in a police uniform, and the rest in plain clothes. It remains unclear whether any items were taken or what the motive behind the raid was.
Initial speculation suggested that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) was behind the operation.
However, during a press conference on Wednesday, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng categorically denied any involvement, stating that the OSP had not authorized or conducted any such raid.
He further suggested that the incident might have been staged to discredit his office and derail ongoing investigations into Ofori-Atta.
CCTV Image Challenges “Staged” Raid Claims
Shortly after the press conference, images from CCTV footage inside Ofori-Atta’s residence emerged, allegedly identifying the leader of the group responsible for the raid.
The individual in the image is a well-known businessman who was recently facing trial but was acquitted by the court. He is also a recognized member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The emergence of this footage challenges claims that Ofori-Atta staged the raid to divert attention from the ongoing investigation against him. Instead, it raises further questions about the identity and motivations of those behind the operation.
Security agencies are yet to comment on the authenticity of the image or whether the individuals involved will face questioning. Meanwhile, the OSP has reiterated its commitment to pursuing its investigations without interference.
