Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has sued the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) once again.
This time around, the law suit seeks to prevent the OSP from labeling him as a “wanted person” or a “fugitive from justice.”
In a motion filed by his legal team, Ofori-Atta argues that the OSP has violated principles of administrative justice by continuing to display his photograph and details on its official Facebook page and other platforms.
This, he claims, contradicts assurances given in a letter dated February 18, 2025.
In the lawsuit, Ofori-Atta’s lawyers demanded the immediate removal of his name (Ofori-Atta) from the list of wanted persons and a court order preventing the OSP from reinstating it without judicial approval.
Ofori-Atta is also seeking an interlocutory injunction to bar the OSP from issuing further press releases or media statements that declare him a fugitive. Additionally, he is requesting a mandatory order compelling the agency to erase all references to him as a wanted individual.
His legal team maintains that these actions violate his fundamental human rights, including his freedom of movement, personal liberty, and right to administrative justice as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution.
The case is set to be heard in April 2025. If granted, the injunction would prevent the Special Prosecutor from making any further public declarations against Ofori-Atta until the court delivers a final verdict.
This legal challenge marks a significant escalation in the dispute between Ofori-Atta and the OSP, as the former minister moves to clear his name and resist what he describes as an unjust designation by the anti-corruption body.
Ken Ofori Atta sued the Office of the Special Prosecutor and Kissi Agyebeng after he was declared a fugitive from justice in February, 2025.
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.
