The Office of the former President, William Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has denied claims that its outfit is seeking audience with President John Dramani Mahama to secure assurances for the safe passage of Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister.
The Office in the Tuesday, December 16, 2025 statement described the claims as false and urged the public to disregard them.
This follows the running legal tussle between Ofori-Atta and some anti-corruption agencies, including the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Office of the Special Prosecutor, over allegations that he caused financial loss to the state.
“The office wishes to state emphatically that this publication is utterly false. It is a total fabrication by the supposed source. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has neither contemplated such a consideration nor expressly or impliedly made any request or representation to President John Dramani Mahama,” the statement said.
The office reaffirmed that the former president remains a firm believer in democratic principles and is committed to the rule of law. While acknowledging his concern for Mr Ofori-Atta due to familial ties and his service during the Akufo-Addo administration, the statement made clear that this concern does not extend to interfering with legal processes.
“Hopefully, this sets the record straight on the matter,” the statement concluded
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