Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against National Security operatives, accusing them of trespassing on his property and seeking compensation.
The former minister, who is currently under investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), alleges that his home was searched in his absence while he was abroad for medical treatment.The lawsuit, filed at the Accra High Court on Monday, March 10, stems from an incident on February 11, 2025, when individuals believed to be National Security operatives allegedly raided his Cantonments residence in Accra.
The suit names two senior police officers, DSP Bismark Boakye Ansah and Chief Inspector Mensah, as defendants.In his statement of claim, Mr. Ofori-Atta argues that the search was conducted without prior notice or legal justification, leaving his domestic staff traumatized as officers thoroughly searched the premises.
“The raiding team comprised the defendants, including nine military personnel carrying assault rifles, along with other menacing-looking individuals in plain clothes, some of whom carried sidearms,” the writ further stated.
He also claimed that a member of the team recorded the search, capturing private areas of the residence, including bedrooms, living spaces, and the kitchen.
As part of his lawsuit, Mr. Ofori-Atta is seeking compensation for trespassing, aggravated damages for invasion of privacy, and a perpetual injunction preventing the defendants and their agents from unlawfully entering his property or violating his privacy in the future.
The raid was followed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) announcement declaring Mr. Ofori-Atta a wanted person in connection with ongoing corruption-related investigations.
By: Nzematoday Tv
