The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has questioned the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, over the continued absence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who has failed to present himself to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for questioning in connection with alleged corruption-related offences.

Afenyo-Markin had earlier assured Parliament that Ofori-Atta would return to Ghana by May 2025, following a medical assessment abroad.

However, as of June 3, 2025, there has been no confirmed return, prompting Ayariga to accuse the Minority Leader of reneging on his assurances.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, June 3, Mahama Ayariga also criticised the Minority caucus for its inconsistent posture, referencing their failure to show true solidarity at the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) during the recent detention of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi.

“He promised this House that he would bring Ken Ofori-Atta in May; we are in June, where is Ken Ofori-Atta? He came to this House and made a promise. Mr. Speaker, he should not be heard in this House because when he makes promises, he cannot fulfil them. When we make promises, you have to fulfil them,” he said.

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