A wanted notice issued by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for the arrest of the former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta has raised eyebrows, with many questioning the OSP’s actions.
The notice, which declares Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice, appears to be based on a misinterpretation of letters from Ofori-Atta’s lawyers.
According to the lawyers’ letters, Ofori-Atta is currently receiving medical attention at the Mayo Clinic in the USA and is expected to return to Ghana after his medical appointment in March.
The lawyers even offered to provide the OSP with any necessary information and to schedule a new date for Ofori-Atta’s attendance at the OSP, taking into account his medical report.
However, instead of accepting this offer, the OSP replied via a press conference, introducing a new claim that Ofori-Atta intended to stay away from Ghana indefinitely.
This claim is contrary to the contents of the lawyers’ letters and has been described as untruthful and sensational.
The OSP’s actions have been criticized, with many arguing that the office has acted in bad faith.
By declaring Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice without proposing a new date for his attendance, the OSP has not only damaged Ofori-Atta’s reputation but also endangered his life.
The controversy surrounding the OSP’s wanted notice has raised questions about the office’s motives and its commitment to upholding the law.
As the situation continues to unfold, many are calling for clarity and transparency from the OSP.
Background to the Case
The OSP had been investigating Ofori-Atta in connection with several cases, including contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority, and the procurement of contractors and materials for the National Cathedral project.
Ofori-Atta had been directed to attend the OSP in person on February 10, 2025, but his lawyers had informed the OSP that he was receiving medical attention abroad and would return to Ghana after his medical appointment in March.
