The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has cautioned former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta that he will be re-listed as a wanted individual if he fails to appear for questioning on June 2, 2025.
This warning follows a previous agreement between Mr. Ofori-Atta and the OSP, in which he pledged to cooperate with an ongoing corruption investigation. As a gesture of good faith, the OSP had earlier removed his name from its wanted list after receiving a formal request from him.
The OSP’s latest stance was clarified in response to a lawsuit filed by Yaw Ofori-Atta, who challenged the designation of Ken Ofori-Atta as a fugitive from justice. According to the prosecuting authority, Mr. Ofori-Atta had personally assured officials that he would make himself available for questioning on a specific date, leading to his conditional removal from the wanted list.
The Special Prosecutor has now emphasized that Mr. Ofori-Atta’s appearance is mandatory on the scheduled date. Should he fail to comply, he will be immediately re-listed as a wanted person and deemed a fugitive. In such an event, the OSP will issue an Interpol Red Notice and initiate extradition measures in any jurisdiction where he may be found.
In the meantime, Mr. Ofori-Atta has taken legal action to prevent the OSP from declaring him wanted again. He contends that the Special Prosecutor’s actions are unfounded and lack justification. His legal representatives argue that he has cooperated with investigators through his lawyers, making any attempt to classify him as a fugitive unjust and harmful to his reputation.
The legal dispute originates from allegations of corruption and financial misconduct, with Mr. Ofori-Atta named as the prime suspect in five ongoing investigations. The OSP has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the law and ensuring justice, particularly in cases of financial malpractice.
Despite these accusations, Mr. Ofori-Atta insists that the actions of the OSP have significantly damaged his personal and professional reputation. Through his lawsuit, he seeks to restrain the Special Prosecutor from making further public declarations regarding his status until all legal matters are resolved.
