By Ashiadey Dotse
The Office of the Former President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has rejected reports suggesting that he plans to approach President John Dramani Mahama over the return of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.
In a rejoinder dated December 16, 2025, the Office described the publication by the Herald newspaper, which was repeated by other media outlets, as completely false and misleading.
The report claimed that former President Akufo-Addo was considering seeking assurances from President Mahama for the safe passage of Mr. Ofori-Atta. However, the Office said this claim is a “total fabrication” and has no basis in fact.
According to the statement, Nana Akufo-Addo has neither considered nor made any request, directly or indirectly, to President Mahama or any of his representatives on the matter.
The Office stressed that the former President remains a strong believer in democracy and the rule of law, noting that his commitment to these principles has never been in doubt.
It acknowledged that Mr. Ofori-Atta’s situation is of concern to the former President, partly because of their family relationship and because Mr. Ofori-Atta served as Finance Minister during Akufo-Addo’s two terms in office. However, the statement made it clear that this concern does not extend to interfering with legal processes.
The Office further demanded that media houses which carried the false publication reproduce the rejoinder in line with the former President’s rights.
