Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has stated that his side of the House has no objection to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta being held accountable but insists that the state must follow due process.
Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, February 12, Afenyo-Markin emphasised that if Ofori-Atta has committed any wrongdoing, he should be taken to court, where his lawyers would have the opportunity to defend him.
“We are talking about the mode of the raid of the arrest; we are not saying that if the state has evidence against Ken Ofori-Atta, you should try him. If indeed there is an issue against him, the state can try him, then he can have access to his lawyers, but you cannot accuse him that the man is guilty,” he stated.
He reiterated that the Minority is only concerned with ensuring that legal procedures are properly adhered to in handling the case.
Background:
Ken Ofori-Atta is wanted by the OSP for cases being investigated including; the loss reduction contract between ECG and Beijing Jao, procurement over National Cathedral, contracts awarded by the Health Ministry to Service Ghana Auto Limited/Ambulances and the SML-GRA deal.
The OSP further emphasized that it would take all necessary measures to compel the former minister to appear and answer questions related to the investigations.
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng stated that Ofori-Atta had repeatedly refused to honour invitations for questioning regarding ongoing investigations in which he is a suspect.
“Consequently, the OSP declares Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta a wanted person. He is a fugitive from the law,” Agyebeng announced.
