Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has sued National Security operatives for allegedly trespassing on his home and is seeking damages.
The incident, which took place on February 11, 2025, saw approximately 12 individuals-five in military uniforms, one in a police uniform, and others in plain clothes-stormed Mr Ofori-Atta’s Cantonments residence.
The writ issued by the High Court brings the suit against two senior police officers, DSP Bismark Boakye Ansah and Chief Inspector Mensah, for allegedly trespassing on his private property and violating his right to privacy.
The incident, which took place on February 11, 2025, saw approximately 12 individuals-five in military uniforms, one in a police uniform, and others in plain clothes-stormed Mr Ofori-Atta’s Cantonments residence.
The writ issued by the High Court brings the suit against two senior police officers, DSP Bismark Boakye Ansah and Chief Inspector Mensah, for allegedly trespassing on his private property and violating his right to privacy.
According to the statement of claim, Mr Ofori-Atta was out of the country for medical treatment at the time of the incident.
The plaintiff alleges that the raid was not only trespassory but also invasive of his privacy rights adding that a member of the raiding team reportedly filmed the entire operation using a cell phone, further exacerbating the breach of privacy.
Ken Ofori-Atta is seeking several remedies, including a declaration that the defendants’ actions were unlawful, damages for trespass and breach of privacy, and a perpetual injunction to prevent further interference with his property and privacy rights.
He is also seeking aggravated damages and costs.
