Dr Tanko Rashid Computer, the Deputy National Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has stated, that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is playing hide and seek with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
According to Dr Tanko Computer, Ken Ofori-Atta is not sick but very hearty.
Speaking on TV3 New Day, Dr Tanko stated, “Ken Ofori-Atta is not sick! He’s well, he’s hearty. There’s nothing wrong with him. He’s only doing hide and seek,” Dr. Tanko declared.
“He knows the enormity of the crimes the OSP is investigating, and his lawyers have advised him accordingly. This is a strategy they have adopted, and it is not going to help anybody,” he emphasised.
He further reiterated President John Mahama’s commitment to fighting corruption.
According to him, under John Mahama, appointees and public officeholders are being held to higher ethical standards.
“President Mahama is on a mission to build a prosperous nation free from corruption and to recover all looted state funds. That’s why he has warned his appointees to stay clear of the public purse. After nearly six months in office, there hasn’t been a single corruption scandal”. Dr. Tanko added.
His comment comes after the Special Prosecutor revealed that he has triggered a process for the issuance of an INTERPOL red notice, potentially subjecting Ken Ofori-Atta, to international arrest and extradition.
Speaking to the media on Monday, June 2, Kissi Agyebeng stated, “About 30 minutes before this brief, I triggered processes for the issuance of an INTERPOL red notice for the location and provisional arrest of Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta in whichever jurisdiction, pending extradition or his surrender”.
The Special Prosecutor rejected the former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s request for a virtual session.
According to Kissi Agyebeng, Ken Ofori-Atta must present himself physically to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
Kissi Agyebeng stated, “This office has always requested his attendance, and we have indicated clearly to him that we are unwilling to waive it. If we were amenable to taking any statement from Ken Ofori-Atta in absentia, we would have done so in February, and not waited till June 2, 2025.
“We want him here physically, and we insist on it. A suspect in a criminal investigation does not pick and choose how the investigative body conducts its investigations and the methods suitable to him and his convenience. We will not countenance this conduct, not in this case”, he added.
Ken Ofori-Atta has since been listed on Interpol’s official website as Wanted.
