On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) attempted to downplay the shocking raid on the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, which took place on the morning of the previous day.
The OSP claimed the operation had been staged, but emerging video evidence has exposed a far more disturbing reality—Richard Jakpa, the newly appointed Director for Special Operations at the National Security Council Secretariat, was directly involved in the raid.
Jakpa, a controversial figure with deep ties to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), was recently at the centre of a high-profile corruption case that was abruptly discontinued by the Attorney General, raising concerns about political interference. Now, with his newfound influence at the National Security Council Secretariat, Jakpa appears to be wielding state power in an unsettling manner.
This is not just an issue of procedural misconduct; it is a glaring example of how state institutions are being weaponised to intimidate political opponents. If politically connected individuals like Jakpa can lead such operations with impunity, what does this say about the impartiality of Ghana’s justice system? How can the public trust that the rule of law is being upheld when state power is used as a tool for political persecution?
As more information surfaces, it is becoming increasingly clear that the raid on Ofori-Atta’s residence was not a lawful security operation but a calculated political attack. This disturbing development demands an immediate and transparent investigation. If the government is to salvage any credibility, it must take swift action to hold those responsible accountable.
Failure to do so will only confirm fears that democracy in Ghana is being eroded, with state power now wielded as a weapon against those who dare to stand in opposition.