Proceedings in the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) case involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and nine others have been adjourned by the High Court to February 26, 2026, as prosecutors work to complete the service of summons on two accused persons living outside Ghana.
The adjournment was granted to allow the summons to be served on the two individuals, both of whom are currently residing in the United States.
The OSP confirmed the development in a statement issued on its official X account on January 30, 2026.
In court, prosecutors explained that serving summons on accused persons outside Ghana involves several layers of procedure, especially where extradition-related processes may apply.
The judge accepted the explanation and fixed February 26 as the return date.
According to the OSP, once a court grants approval for service outside the jurisdiction, the summons must first go through the Attorney General’s Department before being transmitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the United States Department of Justice.
That office then reviews the request and ensures the documents are served on the individuals wherever they are located.
Prosecutors told the court that the process is already in motion. They said the summons had been forwarded to the Attorney General and subsequently sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the next steps currently underway.
At the previous sitting on January 29, 2026, the Chief Executive Officer of SML announced changes to his legal team, including the addition of Professor Kwame Gyan.
Lawyers for eight accused persons present in court also sought a review of their bail conditions, asking that their clients be allowed to report to the OSP monthly instead of weekly.
The prosecution opposed the request, and the trial judge upheld the existing bail terms.
The OSP also disclosed that further case materials are being prepared for the accused as the matter continues later this month.
