The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has once again listed former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as a wanted individual after he failed to appear in person as instructed.
In a firm notice released on Monday, June 2, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng expressed frustration over Mr. Ofori-Atta’s continued failure to comply with directives, citing what the office considers persistent delays and disregard for the ongoing criminal investigations involving him.
“This office has always requested his attendance, and we have indicated clearly to him that we are unwilling to waive it. If we were amenable to taking any statement from Ken Ofori-Atta in absentia, we would have done so in February, and not waited till June 2, 2025.
“We want him here physically, and we insist on it. A suspect in a criminal investigation does not pick and choose how the investigative body conducts its investigations and the methods suitable to him and his convenience. We will not countenance this conduct, not in this case.”
The situation escalated after Mr. Ofori-Atta, reportedly citing medical treatment abroad, requested to participate virtually. His legal representatives submitted medical records to both the OSP and the Human Rights Court, indicating his inability to travel.
Despite these claims, the OSP insists that Mr. Ofori-Atta must present himself in person to face allegations of financial irregularities, including money laundering and causing financial harm to the state.
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— Office of the Special Prosecutor-Ghana (@ospghana) June 2, 2025
