A simmering conflict between two of Ghana’s high-profile figures—former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyabeng—has taken center stage, with media heavyweight Paul Adom-Otchere shedding light on its surprising origins. Speaking on Good Evening Ghana on March 18, 2025, Adom-Otchere revealed that the root of this bitter rivalry lies in a contentious disagreement over bulletproof vehicles, a dispute that dates back nearly a decade.
According to Adom-Otchere, the saga began before the 2016 elections when Chief of Staff Julius Debra spearheaded the importation of these armored cars. A businessman tied to the deal, who reportedly shares a close connection with Kissi Agyabeng, expected payment from the government. However, when Ken Ofori-Atta assumed the role of Finance Minister, he allegedly stalled the funds, dismissing the purchase as unjustified. This decision, Adom-Otchere contends, planted the seeds of discord.
Fast forward to Agyabeng’s appointment as Special Prosecutor. Adom-Otchere claims that Agyabeng revisited the issue, pressing for the vehicles to be funded due to heightened security needs in his new role. Ofori-Atta, however, stood firm, refusing to budge. The situation reportedly escalated after a chilling incident—an alleged shooting targeting the Special Prosecutor’s vehicle. Agyabeng, now fearing for his safety, doubled down on his demands, but his pleas fell on deaf ears.
The broadcaster painted a picture of rising frustration, alleging that Agyabeng and his businessman ally issued a stark warning: if the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lost power, Ofori-Atta would face consequences. True to this, Adom-Otchere suggests, the Special Prosecutor has since turned his office’s sights on the former Finance Minister, even branding him a fugitive in a move that has ignited fierce public discussion.
What started as a disagreement over security measures has spiraled into a full-blown personal and political clash, exposing deep tensions between two influential figures. As Ghanaians watch this drama unfold, questions swirl about accountability, power, and the true cost of this long-standing grudge.
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