Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized the raid on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s residence, arguing that the operation was illegal and without legal grounds.

Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, February 12, the Effutu MP challenged the legitimacy of the action, which was reportedly carried out by unknown security operatives.

“There was no such law supporting the actions. The contention here was that the man’s home was raided unlawfully. That conduct was unconstitutional…we’re not sending the right signals to the electorates,” the Minority leader argued.

However, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga cautioned against politicizing the matter, insisting that legal procedures should be followed if any rights were violated.

“You go to court for the court to declare that your property and dignity has been violated. In court the two sides will be there…” he noted.

Ayariga further assured Parliament that he would provide a full update on the issue as more facts become available.

Eyewitnesses and surveillance footage indicate that around 12 individuals carried out the operation—five in military attire, one in police uniform, and the rest in civilian clothes. The purpose of the raid remains uncertain, and it is yet to be determined whether any items were seized.

Initial reports speculated that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) was behind the raid. However, during a press briefing on Wednesday, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng categorically denied any involvement, stating that his office neither sanctioned nor conducted the operation.

He further suggested that the incident might have been orchestrated to undermine the credibility of the OSP and disrupt its ongoing investigations into Ofori-Atta.

Shortly after Agyebeng’s statement, security footage from Ofori-Atta’s residence surfaced, allegedly identifying one of the individuals involved in the raid.

The person in question is said to be a well-known businessman with affiliations to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), who was recently acquitted in a court case.

The emergence of this footage contradicts claims that Ofori-Atta fabricated the raid to shift attention away from corruption allegations. Instead, it raises fresh concerns about the identities and intentions of those behind the operation.

Security agencies have yet to authenticate the footage or confirm whether the individuals implicated will face questioning. Meanwhile, the OSP has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting its investigations without external interference.