The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a severe warning to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, indicating that he will be re-listed as a wanted person if he fails to appear for questioning on June 2, 2025.
This follows a prior agreement between Mr Ofori-Atta and the OSP, in which he informed authorities that he would cooperate with current corruption investigations.
Following his official request, the OSP withdrew his name from its wanted list in good faith.
In response to a complaint filed by Yaw Ofori-Atta disputing the OSP’s prior designation of Ken Ofori-Atta as a fugitive from justice, the prosecutor clarified its position.
“Mr Ofori-Atta formally requested the OSP to remove his name from the OSP’s list of wanted persons with the assurance that he would make himself available for questioning on a definite date,” the report stated.
The OSP further stressed that his removal from the list was contingent on his personal attendance at the scheduled time.
Mr Ofori-Atta’s attendance is now “mandatorily required” on June 2, 2025, according to the Special Prosecutor.
If he fails to appear, he will be promptly re-listed as a wanted person and declared a fugitive from justice.
The OSP warned that in such a circumstance, it would issue an Interpol Red Notice and begin extradition proceedings in any jurisdiction where he might be found.
Meanwhile, the former Finance Minister has filed a lawsuit against the OSP, seeking an injunction to prevent the office from declaring him a wanted person again.
He claims that the Special Prosecutor’s actions are baseless and unjustified.
His legal representatives claim that he has cooperated with investigators via his lawyers, making any attempt to designate him a fugitive unjust and detrimental to his character.
The legal battle originates from charges of corruption and financial malfeasance, for which Mr Ofori-Atta has been designated as the primary suspect in five current investigations.
The OSP has emphasised that it will continue to enforce the law and ensure justice is delivered.
The agency reiterated its commitment to seeking accountability, particularly in cases of financial wrongdoing.
Mr Ofori-Atta, however, maintains that the OSP’s actions have caused “significant damage to his reputation and personal life.”
Through his lawsuit, he is seeking to restrain the Special Prosecutor from making any further public declarations about his status until all legal proceedings have been resolved
