The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of witch-hunting Ken Ofori-Atta, insisting it is an ‘unjustified attack’ on the former Finance Minister.
The party also condemned the Mahama administration’s directive to revoke public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024, labelling the move as illegal and harmful to Ghana’s democracy.
At a press conference held at the NPP headquarters, National Organizer Henry Nana Boakye accused Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng of overstepping his legal mandate by declaring Ofori-Atta a wanted man while the former minister was abroad for medical treatment.
He expressed outrage over the OSP’s characterization of Ofori-Atta as a fugitive from justice, emphasizing that the former minister had been transparent about his whereabouts and had formally notified both the outgoing and incoming Chiefs of Staff about his medical leave in the United States.
“Ken Ofori-Atta is not evading accountability, as the OSP erroneously claimed. On January 2, 2025, he informed then Chief of Staff Frema Osei-Opare that he was travelling to the U.S. for medical treatment. He repeated the same communication with the new Chief of Staff, Mr. Julius Debrah, on January 22, 2025,” Nana Boakye stated.
Despite this, on February 11, 2025, heavily armed security personnel, reportedly led by Richard Jakpa, raided Ofori-Atta’s residence in what the NPP described as an “intimidation tactic.”
Nana Boakye criticized the OSP for being unreasonable and inhumane, noting that Ofori-Atta is receiving medical treatment and that the Special Prosecutor has all the necessary details, including a letter from the Mayo Clinic confirming his condition.
The NPP also questioned why the Special Prosecutor, who reportedly travelled to the UK in 2024 to interview Sam Mahama Forster—brother of former President John Mahama—in the Airbus bribery case, could not extend the same courtesy to Ofori-Atta.
“If he could wait two years to investigate Airbus, why can’t he wait a month for Ken to return? Has he even started an actual investigation, or is he just fixated on Ken?” Nana Boakye asked.
Turning to the Mahama administration’s decision to revoke public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024, the NPP tagged the directive as unlawful and detrimental to thousands of Ghanaian workers.
The NPP National Organizer argued that public sector recruitment follows a rigorous bureaucratic process, including approvals from the Public Services Commission and financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance.
“It is absurd to suggest that these processes were bypassed simply because appointments occurred after December 7. Terminating these contracts is not just unlawful—it is an attack on the livelihoods of innocent workers,” he said and emphasized that the directive contradicts the NDC’s promise of a “24-hour economy” and will only lead to job losses.
The NPP vowed to resist the government’s actions, pledging support for any legal challenges brought against the terminations.
“We will not sit back and allow the Mahama administration to destroy people’s livelihoods. These workers earned their jobs through due process. They are not mere numbers; they are parents, graduates, and breadwinners,” Nana Boakye declared.
The NPP slammed the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, accusing him of complicity in a scheme to clear NDC officials accused of corruption while targeting political opponents.
Nana Boakye alleged that the clearing of NDC members, including former MASLOC CEO Sedinam Tamakloe-Attionu—who was convicted for misappropriating GH₵70 million—was part of a broader strategy to shield government allies while persecuting opponents.
“He can tell this to children by the fireside, but not to Ghanaians,” Boakye challenged, calling on Ghanaians to hold the Mahama administration accountable. He lamented that the current administration’s actions are contrary to the “reset” it promised Ghanaians.
“Instead of reducing the cost of living, President Mahama is making things worse by revoking legitimate jobs and clearing alleged wrongdoers. We need an upgrade, not a return to failed policies. Ghanaians must resist this injustice and ensure that democracy and fairness prevail,” Boakye urged.
The NPP encouraged affected individuals to seek legal redress and assured them of the party’s unwavering support in challenging the government’s policies.
