The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed that the former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta will re-enter the OSP’s list of wanted persons if he fails to show up on June 2.
According to the Office of the Special Prosecutor, they asserted a lawsuit filed by Ken Ofori-Atta which seeks to challenge the OSP for declaring him a fugitive.
The OSP further revealed that it had removed Ken Ofori-Atta’s name from its wanted list after receiving a request from him.
The OSP statement stated, “Mr Ofori-Atta formally requested the OSP to remove his name from the OSP’s list of wanted persons with the assurance to the OSP that he would make himself available for questioning on a definite date.
“The OSP, in good faith and on the basis of Mr. Ofori-Atta’s assurance, granted his request and removed his name from the OSP’s list of wanted persons pending his personal attendance at the OSP on the definite date.”
The OSP statement further added, “Mandatorily required to appear in person before the OSP on 2 June 2025. If Mr. Ofori-Atta fails to attend the OSP on the scheduled date, he shall be re-entered on the OSP’s list of wanted persons and the OSP shall consider him a fugitive from justice; whereupon the OSP will cause the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice in his regard and also cause the initiation of extradition proceedings in any jurisdiction in which he may be found.”
“The OSP remains unwavering in its commitment to enforcing the law and ensuring that Mr. Ofori-Atta answers for his role as the prime suspect in five ongoing corruption and corruption-related investigations”, the statement added.
Meanwhile, Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister has fired back at the Office of the Special Prosecutor and Kissi Agyebeng after declaring him as a wanted person.
The information gathered suggests Ken Ofori Atta has sued the Office of the Special Prosecutor and Kissi Agyebeng.
According to the lawsuit Ken Ofori Atta is demanding compensation for alleged rights violations.
Reports suggest the lawsuit was filed on March 13, 2025, at the Accra High Court.
Ken Ofori Atta’s legal team has claimed that the OSP declaring their client as a fugitive was both unfair and capricious.
They added that their client had not deliberately evaded the OSP but was dealing with serious health challenges, including preparations for a major medical procedure.
Ken Ofori Atta’s legal team insists that these health issues were formally communicated to the OSP before the declaration.
They further argue that although Ken Ofori-Atta’s name had been removed from the wanted list the initial declaration has caused irreparable reputational harm and stress.
They noted that Ken Ofori Atta remains a wanted person on the OSP’s website.
It will be recalled the OSP accused him 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), the loss reduction contract between ECG and Beijing Jao and Health Ministry to Service Ghana Auto Limited/Ambulances.
The OSP during a press conference stated, “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 the OSP considered him a suspect with 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…”
Additionally, the Office of the Special Prosecutor has removed former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta from its wanted list.
According to a statement released by the Office of the Special Prosecutor, this move was initiated after the suspect confirmed his return date to Ghana.
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— Office of the Special Prosecutor-Ghana (@ospghana) March 17, 2025
