The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has categorically denied allegations of raiding the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
This follows reports that a group of individuals dressed in military uniforms stormed Ofori-Atta’s home in Cantonments on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Sources indicate that the incident occurred while he was out of the country.
The former minister is said to have been in the United States since early 2025 for medical reasons, having officially notified the Chief of Staff of his travel.
Addressing the raid at a press conference on Wednesday, February 12, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng dismissed the allegations, emphasizing that the OSP was not involved in any such operation.
“Mr. Ofori-Atta, the OSP did not raid your house on February 11, 2025, or on any other day. The OSP did not authorize any individual, whether uniformed or otherwise, to carry out such an act. That could not have been the OSP—it is simply not our style,” Agyebeng stated.
He further clarified that the OSP follows distinct protocols when conducting searches, ensuring their presence is unmistakable.
“If the OSP enters your premises, there will be no doubt as to who we are, and your lawyers will not need to inquire about our identity. We have unique methods of conducting searches that make our presence clear,” he added.
The Special Prosecutor suggested that the alleged raid was either staged or the work of imposters attempting to discredit the OSP and derail its ongoing investigations.
“Our intelligence points us to state that the purported raid of Mr. Ofori-Atta’s residence was staged or, at best, an imposter action in an attempt to cause disfavor for the OSP and to derail the investigation. The OSP is never deterred by such occurrences, and the investigations will continue as prescribed by law.”
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