Former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has filed a lawsuit against two National Security operatives over what he describes as trespass and a violation of his right to privacy following an alleged raid on his residence. The writ, filed at the Accra High Court on Monday, March 10, is based on an incident on February 11, 2025, during which individuals believed to be National Security operatives allegedly raided Mr. Ofori-Atta’s 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 contends that…
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Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has broken his silence on the criminal investigation against him by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), expressing frustration over recent developments. In an open letter dated February 26, Mr. Ofori-Atta described the situation as both confusing and distressing, stating that he felt the need to set the record straight. His reaction follows an OSP-issued wanted notice against him, which was later revoked. The investigation, according to the OSP, focused on various financial dealings, including the Strategic Mobilisation-GRA Contract, ECG-BXC contract termination, payments related to the National Cathedral, procurement of ambulances, and the use…
Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor has rejected calls for the publication of a load-shedding timetable amid recent intermittent power outages, commonly referred to as ‘dumsor.’ His response follows demands from the Minority in Parliament for the government to release a timetable to help businesses and individuals plan their activities. Addressing journalists on Friday, March 7, John Jinapor stated, “Let me put it on record that we’re not shedding load. And so, the demand by the Minority and some people that we publish a load-shedding timetable is moot. When you are not shedding load, there will be no need…
