The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has, on behalf of his caucus, rendered an apology to former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta over the raid at his residence by armed military personnel and national security officials.
The leader speaking on the matter on the floor of the house on Thursday, February 13, 2025, said their probe has revealed that the operation was led by Richard Jakpa, an official at the National Security Coordinator’s office.
He described the raid as regrettable and apologised to the former minister.
He assured Ghanaians that President Mahama remains committed to protecting the rights of all citizens.
“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.
“That occurrence is most regrettable and unfortunate, and he [Jakpa] wants to give this house his words and assurances that a thing like that should never happen again.
“The majority remains committed that institutions function properly, officials act in accordance with the law, and 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.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
