Former President Akufo-Addo denies seeking Mahama’s intervention for Ken Ofori-Atta

The office of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has refuted claims that he is seeking a meeting with President John Dramani Mahama to obtain assurances for the safe passage of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

The clarification comes amid ongoing legal proceedings involving Mr. Ofori-Atta and multiple anti-graft agencies, including the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), over allegations of causing financial loss to the state.

In a statement released on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the former president’s office described the reports as false and urged the public to disregard them.

“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 further reaffirmed that the former president remains a strong supporter of democratic principles and is committed to upholding the rule of law. While expressing concern for Mr. Ofori-Atta due to family ties and his service under the Akufo-Addo administration, the statement stressed that this concern does not involve interfering with legal processes.

“Hopefully, this sets the record straight on the matter,” the statement concluded.