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The Minority in Parliament has criticized the Special Prosecutor for labeling former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, as a fugitive.
Speaking at a press conference in Parliament on Thursday, February 13, 2025, Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei expressed shock over the characterization, arguing that no formal charges have been brought against Ofori-Atta.
“This is shocking, especially when no charges have been filed against the former Finance Minister,” she remarked.
The Minority caucus also denounced the raid on Ofori-Atta’s residence, asserting that state security agencies should not be used for “political persecution.”
They accused the government of carrying out “reckless attacks” on former officials, stating that the same leaders who previously decried military intimidation are now ruling in a “tyrannical manner.”
“This is not governance; it is a hostile takeover,” Appiagyei added.
The Minority vowed to resist any form of political persecution in the country and called for an end to what they described as an unjust targeting of former appointees.
“We will not stand by while political persecution takes root in Ghana. No administration has the right to weaponize state institutions against its political opponents,” she declared.
The caucus demanded an independent investigation into what they termed “politically motivated attacks” and insisted that those responsible be held accountable.
“The harassment of former government officials must stop immediately,” Appiagyei concluded.
