Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Patricia Appiagyei, has urged the government to take swift action in apprehending and prosecuting individuals linked to the reported break-ins at the residences of former government officials.

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Addressing Parliament on Thursday, February 13, a day after the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) labeled Mr. Ofori-Atta a fugitive, Madam Appiagyei emphasized the need for accountability and justice.

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"The harassment of former government officials must cease immediately.

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"This call follows recent reports that both the OSP and the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) have allegedly raided the Accra residence of former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta, as well as the home of former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul."

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Madam Appiagyei further warned, “This country belongs to all of us and no administration has the right to weaponise state institutions against its political opponents.”

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She urged a neutral inquiry into what she labeled as politically charged assaults.

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“We demand an immediate, transparent and independent investigation into these attacks and insist that those responsible be held accountable,” she added.

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She went on to stress the need for following the appropriate legal steps in handling such matters.

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“Due process must be followed in all legal matters. The use of political vandals points to a dangerous descent into lawlessness, where due process is cast aside and state institutions are weaponised, harassed or silenced.

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The minority has thus urged the government to take prompt action on these concerns.

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“We demand from the government that all those responsible for these actions must be arrested and prosecuted immediately.”

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