The Office of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has dismissed as false media reports claiming he is seeking assurances from President John Dramani Mahama over the safety of his cousin and former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.
In a rejoinder dated Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the office described the report—first published by The Herald newspaper and subsequently circulated by other media outlets—as entirely untrue.
According to the statement, former President Akufo-Addo “has neither contemplated such a consideration nor made any express or implied representation” to President Mahama regarding Mr. Ofori-Atta.
The clarification comes amid heightened public scrutiny surrounding the legal and political future of the former finance minister following his tenure in office. While acknowledging the former president’s personal concern for his cousin, the statement stressed that this concern does not override respect for the rule of law.
“It is true that the fate of Mr. Ofori-Atta is of considerable concern to the Former President because, apart from being his cousin, he served as Minister for Finance throughout both administrations of his mandate,” the statement noted.
However, it added that such concern does not translate into any attempt to interfere with legal processes.
“That concern does not extend to wanting to interfere with the rule of law. Hopefully, this sets the record straight on this matter,” the office concluded.