The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive.
The OSP Kissi Agyabeng has declared him a fugitive for failing to appear for interrogation into corruption-related investigations.
Ken Ofori Atta has been accused of causing financial loss to the state in several dealings including the construction of the famous National Cathedral and Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA’s) – Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML).
Kissi Agyebeng in a press conference stated, “On 24th January 2025, the OSP communicated to Mr Ofori-Atta, that the OSP considered him a suspect, in respect to four of the cases described above. Mr Ofori-Atta was directed to attend in person at OSP on Monday, 10th February 2025, at 10GMT for an interview”.
By communication dated 31 January 2025, Mr Ofori-Atta instructed his lawyers to inform the OSP that he was out of the jurisdiction indefinitely on medical grounds and that the firm would notify the OSP of his arrival in the country in need of rescheduling his personal attendance at the OSP.
Further the firm offered its willingness to provide the OSP with any information the OSP may require,” he noted.
“The fugitive’s name is Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori Atta. Mr Ofori-Atta is 66 years old. He was the minister of Finance of the republic between 2017 and 2024. Mr Ofori-Atta left the jurisdiction on or around 2 January 2025.On 24th January 2025, the OSP communicated to Mr Ofori-Atta that OSP considered him suspect in respect to four of the cases above. Mr Ofori-Atta was asked to attend in person on Monday 10th February 2025 at 10GMT for an interview…Mr Ofori-Atta instructed his lawyers to inform the OSP that he was out of the jurisdiction indefinitely on medical grounds…”
Yesterday, 11 February 2025 news broke that twelve individuals in military and police uniforms had invaded the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
According to the reports, the incident happened yesterday Tuesday, 12 February 2025 in the afternoon.
The information gathered suggests the men stormed Ken Ofori Atta’s home in Cantonments while he was reportedly out of the country.
The reports suggest that 12 individuals, five in military uniforms, and one in a police uniform with the rest in ordinary clothes.
The motive behind the men storming Ken Ofori’s house remains vague, but sources confirm the individuals entered the premises.
Special Prosecutor declares Ken Ofori- Atta wanted. #TV3GH pic.twitter.com/hAtFgJj1uG
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