The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a warning to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta: he will be re-listed as a wanted person if he does not appear for questioning on June 2, 2025.
This warning comes after a prior agreement between Mr. Ofori-Atta and the OSP, in which he expressed his commitment to cooperate with ongoing corruption investigations.
The OSP previously removed his name from the wanted list in good faith, following a formal request from him.
In a statement addressing a lawsuit filed by Yaw Ofori-Atta, which challenged the OSP’s earlier designation of Ken Ofori-Atta as a fugitive from justice, the prosecuting authority made its position clear.
The statement asserted, “Mr. Ofori-Atta formally requested the OSP to remove his name from the list of wanted persons with the assurance that he would make himself available for questioning on a definitive date.”
The OSP firmly reiterated that his removal from the list was conditioned upon his attendance at the designated time. The Special Prosecutor has emphatically stated that Mr. Ofori-Atta’s presence is “mandatorily required” on June 2, 2025.
Failure to comply will result in his immediate re-listing as a wanted person, classifying him as a fugitive from justice.
The OSP will not hesitate to issue an Interpol Red Notice and initiate extradition proceedings in any jurisdiction where he may be found.
Meanwhile, the former Finance Minister has taken legal action against the OSP, seeking an injunction to prevent the office from re-declaring him a wanted person.
He argues that the actions taken by the Special Prosecutor are baseless and lack justification.
His legal representatives assert that he has cooperated with investigators through his lawyers, thus rendering any attempt to label him a fugitive unfair and damaging to his reputation.
The legal battle stems from allegations of corruption and financial misconduct, for which Mr Ofori-Atta has been named the prime suspect in five ongoing investigations.
The OSP has insisted that it remains unwavering in its duty to enforce the law and ensure justice is served.
The agency reiterated its position that it will not relent in its pursuit of accountability, especially in matters concerning financial malfeasance.
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 restrain the Special Prosecutor from making any further public declarations about his status until all legal proceedings have been resolved.
