Ghanaians are in a celebratory mood after the Office of the Special Prosecutor declared former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta wanted.
The OSP declared him a suspect in four high-profile corruption investigations, including cases related to the National Cathedral project, Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML), and two other cases.
After declaring him wanted, the OSP told Ken Ofori-Atta to immediately return to the country for questioning.
“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…”
Following his new wanted status, some Ghanaians took to social media to celebrate this milestone.
Read some comments below:
@papakwesi_jr – He own political party leaders wanted him out of office but because his cousin was the president he managed to hold his position. Those who stood against him lost their internal elections ..that’s how powerful he was.
@Lion_Humble1000 – The whole nation is in jubilation for this great news it’s an absolute miracle.
@iam_P2_ – Clear definition of good name is better than riches. A disgrace to his generation.
@iam_P2_ – Clear definition of good name is better than riches. A disgrace to his generation.
@Besure2011 – The wrongdoing of men will follow them. For the many suffering Ghanaians and pensioners, this is a call for accountability and transparency. He always wears a kaftan and quotes scriptures, but his heart is filled with darkness and wickedness.
@GhanaFor4You – He collapsed seven banks as follows ,Unibank Beige bank,Sovereign Bank Construction bank,Royal Bank Capital bank and UT bank which cost the government an amount of Gh¢9.9 billion. GhanaFor4You
@kojododd – He’s a criminal and nation wrecker. Intel pool should immediately arrest and indict him back to Ghana 4 trial. He’s caused so much pain & anguish to many Ghanaians for stealing. He looted state monies transferred it into safe heavens in Cayman Islands etc. lock him up
@mynameis_kofi – He destroyed a whole country for his own personal and family gains … How do u approve payment for ambulance spare parts which costs more than a brand new ambulance just bcos the former presidents child had been given the contract
@sylvesterrOO7 – Chale the man’s image is marred… corruption destroys a good name
@TheAce_Jerseys – Please look for him for us and bring him back to Ghana, he must face Justice. The impunity is sickening
@ClareTergu – In case anyone sees him in your country, help us bring him back to Ghana well, in good shape, sound mind and alive! Thank you all for your cooperation
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Ghana’s ex-finance minister declared a fugitive https://t.co/bmQxyd8hoB
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) February 12, 2025
