The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a strong warning to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, indicating that the latter will be placed back on a “Wanted” list if he does not appear for questioning on 2nd June 2025.
This was contained in a statement released by the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, on March 17, 2025.
In an earlier agreement, Mr. Ofori-Atta assured the OSP of his commitment to cooperate regarding an ongoing corruption investigation against him.
However, aggrieved by the OSP labelling him a fugitive and being placed on a “Wanted” list, Mr. Ofori-Atta sued the OSP at the Accra High Court on Thursday, March 13.
In response to the lawsuit, the OSP clarified its position in a fresh statement.
Mr Agyebeng explained, “Mr Ofori-Atta formally requested the OSP to remove his name from the OSP’s list of wanted persons with the assurance that he would make himself available for questioning on a definite date.”
The OSP stressed that his removal from the list was contingent on his appearance at the agreed time.
The Special Prosecutor reiterated that Mr. Ofori-Atta’s attendance is “mandatorily required” on 2nd June 2025 and if he fails to do so, he will be relisted as a wanted person, thereby being considered a fugitive again.
In such an event, the OSP stated it would issue an Interpol Red Notice and commence extradition procedures in any location where Mr Ofori-Atta may be found.
In the meantime, the former finance minister is pursuing legal action against the OSP, seeking an injunction to prevent the office from re-designating him as a wanted person. He contends that the actions taken by the Special Prosecutor lack a solid basis and are unjustified.
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His legal team argues that he has been cooperating with the investigation through his lawyers, claiming that any attempt to categorise him as a fugitive is unfair and damaging to his reputation.
This legal dispute arises from claims of corruption and financial misconduct, making Mr. Ofori-Atta a key suspect in five ongoing investigations.
The OSP has emphasised its commitment to upholding the law and delivering justice. The anti-corruption body affirmed its resolve to pursue accountability, particularly in financial malfeasance cases.
Mr Ofori-Atta, however, maintains that the OSP’s actions have caused “significant damage to his reputation and personal life.”
Through his lawsuit, he is seeking to prevent the Special Prosecutor from making any further public statements regarding his status until the legal matters are fully addressed.
Find the full statement below.
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