Anti-corruption advocate Edem Senanu has strongly criticized former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta following his legal challenge against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
Senanu expressed concerns over Ofori-Atta’s attempts to dictate the operations of the OSP, stating that it is not within the former minister’s jurisdiction to determine how the office should function.
Senanu’s comments came after Ofori-Atta’s legal team negotiated with the OSP to remove his name from its wanted list, under the assumption that he would cooperate with an investigation.
However, Ofori-Atta’s subsequent legal action raised doubts about his willingness to engage with the Special Prosecutor and assist in resolving the cases where he is a prime suspect.
Senanu found it confusing that Ofori-Atta was now raising issues about the OSP’s process, questioning why he was not focusing on clearing his name instead of entering into legal disputes.
He argued that, if in Ofori-Atta’s position, he would have prioritized proving his innocence by engaging with the OSP first, rather than challenging the office legally.
Senanu warned that Ofori-Atta’s approach could backfire, potentially making the Special Prosecutor even more determined in pursuing the case. He emphasized that the former Finance Minister has no right to dictate the course of the OSP’s investigation or actions.
