The Minority in Parliament has expressed strong condemnation of the Special Prosecutor’s characterization of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, as a fugitive.
During a press briefing in Parliament on Thursday, February 13, 2025, Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei expressed surprise at the Special Prosecutor’s labeling of Ken Ofori-Atta as a fugitive, emphasizing that no charges have been filed against him. She criticized the OSP’s actions as being without legal justification, calling it “shocking.” The Minority caucus also condemned the raid on Ofori-Atta’s house, urging that state security forces should not be used for political persecution.
The Minority has accused the government of engaging in “reckless attacks” on former appointees. Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei criticized the government, stating that those who previously condemned military intimidation are now using power in a more reckless, tyrannical manner. She described the situation as a “hostile takeover” rather than proper governance.
The Minority has vowed to oppose any form of “political persecution” in the country and called for an immediate end to what they view as attacks on their officials. Patricia emphasized that the Minority will not remain silent while political persecution takes root in Ghana, asserting that no administration has the right to use state institutions as weapons against its political opponents.
