The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a stern warning that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will be re-listed as a wanted person if he does not appear for questioning on June 2. This announcement comes as part of the agency’s response to a lawsuit filed by Mr. Yaw Ofori-Atta, which challenges the earlier declaration that Ken Ofori-Atta was a fugitive from justice. The OSP explained that his name was removed from its wanted list in good faith following a request from him.
“Mr. Ofori-Atta formally requested the OSP to remove his name from the OSP’s list of wanted persons with the assurance to the OSP that he would make himself available for questioning on a definite date.” Based on this assurance, the agency added, “The OSP, in good faith and on the basis of Mr. Ofori-Atta’s assurance, granted his request and removed his name from the OSP’s list of wanted persons pending his personal attendance at the OSP on the definite date.”
The statement emphasized that he is “mandatorily required to appear in person before the OSP on 2 June 2025.” It further warned, “If Mr. Ofori-Atta fails to attend the OSP on the scheduled date, he shall be re-entered on the OSP’s list of wanted persons and the OSP shall consider him a fugitive from justice; whereupon the OSP will cause the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice in his regard and also cause the initiation of extradition proceedings in any jurisdiction in which he may be found.”
Throughout the ordeal, the former minister has consistently denied all allegations, insisting that he has fully cooperated with the investigation through his legal representatives. In his legal action, he claims that the OSP’s conduct has caused “significant damage to his reputation and personal life,” and he is seeking a court injunction to prevent further declarations against him until the legal process is complete.
Concluding its remarks, the OSP reaffirmed its dedication by stating, “The OSP remains unwavering in its commitment to enforcing the law and ensuring that Mr. Ofori-Atta answers for his role as the prime suspect in five ongoing corruption and corruption-related investigations.”
OSP declares Ken Ofori-Atta wanted in multiple corruption cases
