Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has emphasized that his side of the House has no issue with former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta being held accountable for his actions. Apexnewsgh reports
However, Afenyo-Markin stressed that the state must follow the correct procedures in holding Ofori-Atta accountable.
Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, February 12, Afenyo-Markin stated that if Ofori-Atta has done something wrong, he should be taken to court, where his lawyers can defend him. “We are talking about the mode of the raid of the arrest, we are not saying that if the state has evidence against Ken Ofori Atta, you should try him,” Afenyo-Markin clarified.
This development comes after the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) declared Ofori-Atta a wanted person, citing his repeated refusal to honor invitations for questioning. The OSP is investigating several cases involving Ofori-Atta, including the loss reduction contract between ECG and Beijing Jao, procurement over the National Cathedral, and contracts awarded by the Health Ministry.
Bolgatanga Central Lawmaker Isaac Adongo had earlier described Ofori-Atta as the “biggest perceived enemy of Ghana’s economy,” accusing him of plunging the economy into severe difficulties. Former Minister of Defence Dominic Nitiwul also weighed in, stating that it was wrong to use soldiers to raid someone’s home, especially when that person has notified the authorities of their absence.
Ofori-Atta’s lawyers have responded to the OSP, stating that their client is currently undergoing medical observation and tests abroad and will reschedule the invitation to appear before the OSP upon his return to Ghana.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
