Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against National Security operatives, accusing them of unlawful trespass at his Cantonments residence.
The lawsuit, filed at the High Court, names two senior police officers—DSP Bismark Boakye Ansah and Chief Inspector Mensah—as defendants.
Ofori-Atta alleges that the raid, which took place on February 11, 2025, was a violation of his privacy rights.
He claims that members of the raiding team, which included individuals in military, police, and plain clothes, conducted an extensive search of his home without presenting a warrant.
According to him, a member of the team filmed the entire operation on a mobile phone, further exacerbating the invasion of his privacy.
In his statement of claim, Ofori-Atta confirmed earlier reports that he was out of the country for medical treatment at the time of the raid. His domestic staff, he noted, were ordered to refrain from using their mobile phones throughout the operation.
“The raid on the property, which gained notoriety both domestically and internationally, has not only exposed me to public ridicule, resentment, and scorn but also portrayed me as a criminal. This has negatively impacted my hard-earned reputation in the international community,” the lawsuit states.
He further revealed that attempts to obtain clarity on the purpose of the raid from the National Intelligence Bureau, the Chief of the Defence Staff, and the Inspector General of Police have been unsuccessful.
The defendants have been ordered to enter an appearance within eight days of being served with the writ.
Meanwhile, initial reports had linked the operation to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). However, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng denied any involvement during a press conference on February 12, describing the raid as a staged act intended to discredit his office.
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