Where is the law that says you can punish Ken Ofori-Atta? – Egyapa-Mercer
Former Member of Parliament for Sekondi, Andrews Egyapa-Mercer, has pushed back against assertions that public officials are, by default, legally obliged to render accounts of their time in office once they leave government, as he came out strongly in defence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
He made the comments during a tense discussion on Joy News on Saturday, January 10, 2026, where he challenged critics to identify any specific law that compels former office holders to submit themselves to questioning in the absence of a formal criminal charge.
“Show me the law that says that when you said in public office, when you finish, you have to account,” he said.
The former Minister of Tourism argued that accountability must be anchored in established legal procedures and due process, rather than public opinion, political pressure or sentiment.
He maintained that unless the Attorney-General or state investigative bodies have officially accused an individual of wrongdoing, there is no lawful basis to force that person to appear before investigators.
“The Attorney-General and the state investigative agencies have accused him (Ken Ofori-Atta) of committing a crime true or false? I have served in public office; nobody has accused me of committing any crime. You have accused a man, you say he should come.
“To do what? If you have your proof, the law is clear. Go to court. Establish a prima facie case. Leave your evidence. If he is minded to come and cross-examine your witnesses, let him do so. If he’s not minded to do it, go ahead with your case.”
Egyapa-Mercer stressed that where credible evidence of wrongdoing exists, the law already provides a clear route for action. Investigators, he said, should proceed to court, establish a prima facie case and allow the judicial process to unfold without resorting to public pressure.
Ken Ofori-Atta has since been charged with corruption and corruption-related offences in Ghana over his alleged role in the SML scandal, with the Government of Ghana formally requesting his extradition from the United States to face trial…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>
Show me the law that shows that when you serve in public office, and you finish, you have to account.- Andrews Egyapa-Mercer defends Ken Ofori Atta #PrimeRakon pic.twitter.com/iEHddudpZz
— Prime Rakon (@prime_rakon) January 10, 2026