Accra: The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has re-declared Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, a former Minister for Finance, as a wanted person and a fugitive from justice. His name has been re-entered on the OSP’s list of wanted individuals, signaling the office’s intent to pursue all necessary legal measures to secure his return to answer criminal inquiries against him.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, the Special Prosecutor, stated at a press briefing that the OSP would undertake all legal steps needed to ensure Mr. Ofori-Atta’s return to the jurisdiction. The former finance minister is wanted to answer charges related to several cases, including the Strategic Mobilisation-GRA Contract, Termination of ECG-BXC contract, National Cathedral payments, Ambulance Procurement contract, and Tax Refund Account Utilisation.
The OSP had previously declined Mr. Ofori-Atta’s offer of a video-recorded interview to elicit his caution statement, insisting on his personal attendance. The Special Prosecutor expressed that the OSP viewed Mr. Ofori-Atta’s lawyer’s letter, dated May 28, 2025, as a sign of bad faith, reinforcing their belief that Mr. Ofori-Atta had no intention of voluntarily returning to the jurisdiction.
On June 2, 2025, Mr. Ofori-Atta failed to attend a scheduled meeting with the OSP, which was more than three hours past the set time. Mr. Agyebeng criticized Mr. Ofori-Atta’s conduct as unacceptable and an affront to law enforcement and criminal investigations.
In response, Mr. Agyebeng initiated processes to issue an Interpol red notice for Mr. Ofori-Atta’s location and provisional arrest, pending extradition or his surrender. Additionally, requests for extradition processes were dispatched to any jurisdiction where Mr. Ofori-Atta might be found, aiming for his return to Ghana.
The OSP plans to press criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta, either in his presence or absence. Mr. Agyebeng emphasized that no individual, regardless of their status or medical condition, is beyond the reach of the OSP’s inquiries.
The Special Prosecutor asserted the necessity of Mr. Ofori-Atta’s physical presence, rejecting the idea of collecting statements in absentia. He also dismissed Mr. Ofori-Atta’s biopsy report as insufficient evidence of an inability to travel, noting that no medical documentation had been provided to corroborate claims of travel risk since January 24, 2025. Mr. Ofori-Atta’s assertions regarding his medical condition remain unverified, according to the OSP.