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18 Feb

Ken Ofori-Atta To Return To Ghana In May For OSP Inquiry – Afenyo-Markin

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Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has announced that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to return to Ghana in May 2025 following a medical assessment abroad. His statement follows the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) decision to declare Ofori-Atta wanted in connection with an ongoing corruption investigation, urging the public to provide information on his whereabouts. Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Afenyo-Markin assured that the former Minister’s legal representatives have been in contact with the OSP and confirmed his scheduled return. He stated that Ofori-Atta is willing to appear for an in-person interrogation upon arrival. “The legal…

18 Feb

BREAKING: OSP Removes Ken Ofori-Atta From List Of Wanted Persons

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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has removed former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, from its list of wanted persons following a communication from his legal team confirming his voluntary return to Ghana. On Tuesday February 18, 2025, Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyers transmitted a communication to the OSP, providing a definite date for his return to the country. The OSP, in response to the communication, deemed Ken Ofori-Atta’s stated return date reasonable under the circumstances. Consequently, the OSP rescheduled the date for Ken Ofori-Atta’s attendance, aligning it with his voluntary return. As a result of this development, Ken Ofori-Atta has been removed from the OSP’s list…

13 Feb

Majority Apologises To Ken Ofori-Atta For Raid On His Residence

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The Majority in Parliament has issued a formal apology to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta following a raid on his residence by armed security personnel. Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga addressed the incident on the floor of Parliament, calling it regrettable and underscoring the Mahama administration’s dedication to safeguarding 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 said. He assured Parliament that such an occurrence would not…

13 Feb

Clash In Parliament over Ken Ofori Atta’s Arrest……NPP -NDC Sparks Confusion On Change Of Gov’t Armed Bulling

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13 Feb

Minority In Parliament Demands Answers Over Alleged Raid On Ofori-Atta’s Residence

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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…

12 Feb

CCTV Images Of Alleged Raid In Ken Ofori-Atta’s Home

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CCTV images have surfaced, capturing the moment a group of individuals allegedly raided the private residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Tuesday, February 11. The incident reportedly took place at his home in Cantonments while he was out of the country receiving medical care. Eyewitnesses claim the group consisted of about 12 individuals—five in military uniforms, one in a police uniform, and the rest in plain clothes. The CCTV footage has confirmed the presence of at least three uniformed men who were allegedly acting on the authority of a civilian. Their movements within multiple areas of the…

12 Feb

Men In Uniform Allegedly Raid Ken Ofori-Atta’s Home

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A group of individuals in military and police uniforms have reportedly raided the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at Cantonments. Reports indicate that Mr. Ofori-Atta is currently in the United States for medical attention. However, his wife and other relatives were present at the time of the raid. Eyewitnesses claim the group consisted of about 12 individuals—five in military uniforms, one in a police uniform, and the rest in plain clothes. Former government spokesperson for Administration and Security, Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, confirmed the raid in a post on X, stating that his…

12 Feb

Armed Military Personnel Stormed Former Finance Minister’s Home

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In an alarming display of state-sanctioned intimidation, armed military men, police personnel, and plainclothes security operatives stormed the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on the morning of Tuesday, February 11, 2025. This brazen attack is nothing short of an assault on democracy and the rule of law. Eyewitnesses report that despite demands from Mr Ofori-Atta’s on-site security team for a warrant, the armed personnel forcefully broke into the house, ransacked the premises, searched every corner, found nothing, and left. This lawless operation carried out with military backing, signals a disturbing shift towards authoritarian tactics—where brute force replaces due…

06 Jun

Ken Ofori-Atta: Ghana’s Senior Presidential Advisor Holds Talks With Crown Prince Of Bahrain

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His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, welcomed Ghana’s Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Envoy for International Finance and Private Sector Investments, Ken Ofori-Atta at the Gudaibiya Palace in Bahrain on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister underscored the importance of enhancing Bahrain-Ghana relations by fostering mutually beneficial development and investment opportunities. He emphasized that these efforts align with Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals, spearheaded by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness highlighted the need to strengthen bilateral…

14 Feb

Amin Adam Replaces Ofori-Atta As Finance Minister

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Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has been announced as the new Minister of Finance. He takes over from Ken Ofori-Atta who was relieved of his duties by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in a major government reshuffle on Wednesday. In February 2023, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam was announced Minister of State at the Finance Ministry as a replacement of Charles Adu Boahen who was removed following a corruption expose by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas. Amin Adam’s Profile Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam is an Economist, Energy and Petroleum Policy Expert, and Resource Governance Advocate.…