A legal action has been initiated against National Security operatives by former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who claims his rights were violated following an alleged trespassing incident at his Cantonments residence on February 11, 2025.
According to the lawsuit, a group of 12 individuals, including five military officers, one police officer, and several plainclothes personnel, entered his home without prior notice or consent while Ofori-Atta was abroad for medical treatment.
The writ, filed at the High Court, targets two senior police officers, DSP Bismark Boakye Ansah and Chief Inspector Mensah, for their involvement in the raid.
Ofori-Atta’s legal team argues that the search, which included private areas of the home such as bedrooms and closets, was conducted without a warrant and in violation of his right to privacy. A member of the team is also alleged to have filmed the entire operation, further intensifying the breach.
In addition to the invasion of privacy, Ofori-Atta’s domestic staff is said to have suffered psychological distress, with reports of shock and anxiety in response to the unauthorized intrusion.
The incident, which gained significant attention both in Ghana and internationally, has allegedly caused irreparable harm to Ofori-Atta’s reputation, portraying him as a criminal and subjecting him to public ridicule.
Despite efforts to obtain clarification from national security and law enforcement authorities about the purpose and legality of the raid, no response has been provided.
Ofori-Atta’s lawsuit seeks several remedies, including a declaration that the officers’ actions were unlawful, damages for trespass and privacy violations, and a perpetual injunction to prevent future interference with his property.
Additionally, he is seeking aggravated damages and costs related to the legal proceedings. The defendants have been instructed to respond to the writ within eight days.
