The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has issued an apology to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta following a raid on his private residence by security personnel in military uniform on Monday, February 11.
Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, February 13, Ayariga assured the House that measures have been put in place to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
He acknowledged concerns raised in Parliament regarding the raid and noted that investigations had been conducted to understand the circumstances surrounding the operation.
According to Ayariga, operatives from the Military and Police, reportedly led by an official believed to be linked to the National Security Coordinator’s office, entered Ofori-Atta’s residence.
He stated that the Office of the National Security Coordinator had expressed regret over the incident, stressing that it was not an authorised operation and should not have occurred.
Assurances were also given by the Minister of Interior, the Inspector General of Police, and the Minister of Defence that such actions would not happen again.
Ayariga reiterated the commitment of President John Mahama’s administration to upholding the rights and freedoms of all citizens, ensuring that institutions function within the law.
He extended a personal apology to Ofori-Atta and assured Parliament that steps were being taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
During a parliamentary session on Wednesday, February 12, former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul also condemned the use of military personnel to carry out raids in a democratic setting, stating that such actions were inappropriate.