Ofori-Atta Sues National Security Operatives For Trespassing On His Private Residence
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has reportedly sued National Security operatives for allegedly trespassing on his private residence.
The incident which occurred on February 11, 2025 saw some armed individuals storm Mr Ofori-Atta’s Cantonments residence while he was out of Ghana seeking medical attention in the USA.
A report by the Minister’s domestic staff indicated that the intruders numbering 12 comprised nine military personnel armed with assault rifles and several plain-clothed officers who entered Ofori-Atta’s home without prior notice or consent.
The Minister is suing two senior Police officers, DSP Bismark Boakye Ansah and Chief Inspector Mensah, for violating his right to privacy.
The writ was issued by the High Court.
According to the writ, the invaders “did not produce any form of warrant nor indicate to the Plaintiff’s domestic staff the basis for the search but warned the domestic staff to desist from using their mobile phones throughout the entire period of the unauthorized operation”, causing the Ofori-Atta’s domestic staff to be traumatized as well as suffer from severe shock and anxiety.
“Plaintiff says further that the raid on the property which gained notoriety both domestically and internationally has not only exposed him to public ridicule, resentment and scorn but also portrayed him as a criminal and this has negatively impacted his hard earned reputation in the international community”, parts of the writ also read.
Ken Ofori-Atta seeks several remedies including a declaration that the defendants’ actions were unlawful, damages for trespass and breach of privacy and a perpetual injunction to prevent further interference with his property and privacy rights.
He is also seeking aggravated damages and costs.
Source: Ghmessenger.com
