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Ken Ofori-Atta Sues National Security Operatives for Trespassing on his home
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against National Security operatives for allegedly trespassing on his home and is seeking damages.
The incident occurred on February 11, 2025, when about 12 individuals—five in military uniforms, one in a police uniform, and others in plain clothes—entered Mr. Ofori-Atta’s residence in Cantonments.
The lawsuit, submitted to the High Court, names two senior police officers, DSP Bismark Boakye Ansah and Chief Inspector Mensah, accusing them of violating his privacy and entering his property without permission. At the time of the incident, Mr. Ofori-Atta was out of the country for medical treatment.
His domestic staff reported that the group of 12, including the two officers and nine armed military personnel, entered the property without notice. They searched various areas, including bedrooms and the kitchen, without showing a warrant or explaining why they were there.
Mr. Ofori-Atta claims the raid invaded his privacy, especially since a member of the team reportedly filmed the whole operation with a cell phone. The raiders did not provide any warrant or reason for the search, and they warned the domestic staff not to use their mobile phones during the unauthorized operation.
His staff were said to be traumatized, experiencing shock and anxiety from the incident. Mr. Ofori-Atta also claims that the raid damaged his reputation both in Ghana and internationally, portraying him as a criminal and subjecting him to public ridicule.
Despite reaching out to the National Intelligence Bureau, the Chief of Defence Staff, and the Inspector General of Police for clarification about the raid, he received no responses.
In his lawsuit, Ofori-Atta is asking for several things, including a declaration that the actions of the defendants were illegal, compensation for trespassing and privacy violations, and an injunction to stop further interference with his property. He is also seeking additional damages and costs.
The defendants, DSP Bismark Boakye Ansah and Chief Inspector Mensah, must respond to the lawsuit within eight days of being served.