The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a stern warning to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, stating that he will be re-listed as a wanted person if he fails to appear for questioning on June 2, 2025.
This comes after a previous agreement between Ofori-Atta and the OSP, where he assured authorities of his cooperation in ongoing corruption investigations.
Following his formal request, the OSP had initially removed his name from its wanted list, trusting his commitment to appear at a designated time.
In response to a lawsuit filed by Yaw Ofori-Atta, which challenged the OSP’s earlier designation of Ken Ofori-Atta as a fugitive, the OSP clarified that his removal from the wanted list was contingent on his attendance at the scheduled questioning.
The OSP emphasized that Ofori-Atta’s presence is now “mandatorily required” on June 2, 2025. If he fails to attend, he will be immediately re-listed as a wanted person and considered a fugitive from justice, with the OSP preparing to issue an Interpol Red Notice and initiate extradition proceedings if necessary.
Meanwhile, Ofori-Atta has taken legal action, seeking an injunction to prevent the OSP from re-declaring him a wanted person.
His legal team argues that the OSP’s actions are unjustified, asserting that Ofori-Atta has been cooperating through his lawyers, and any attempt to label him a fugitive is unfair and damaging to his reputation.
The legal dispute is centered around allegations of corruption and financial misconduct, with Ofori-Atta as the prime suspect in five ongoing investigations.
The OSP has remained firm in its commitment to enforcing the law and pursuing accountability in cases of financial malfeasance.
Ofori-Atta, however, maintains that the OSP’s actions have caused significant harm to his reputation and personal life and is seeking to prevent further public declarations regarding his status until all legal matters are resolved.
