The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has removed former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta from its list of wanted persons after he assured authorities that he would make himself available for questioning.
The OSP, in a press statement released on Monday, confirmed that Mr. Ofori-Atta had filed a lawsuit challenging its earlier declaration of him as a wanted person and a fugitive from justice. In response, he formally requested that his name be taken off the wanted list, promising to appear for questioning on a definite date.
“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 partly read.
However, the OSP has set a strict deadline for his appearance, mandating that he must report in person on June 2, 2025. Failure to do so will result in severe legal consequences.
“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,” the statement warned.
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, reiterated the office’s commitment to ensuring accountability, stating that Ofori-Atta remains the prime suspect in five ongoing corruption and corruption-related investigations.
