The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a stern warning to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, stating that he will be declared a wanted person again if he fails to appear for questioning by the OSP on June 2, 2025.
This warning comes after a lawsuit filed by Ofori-Atta challenging the OSP’s previous declaration that he was a fugitive from justice.
The OSP clarified that it had removed his name from the wanted list based on a formal request from Ofori-Atta, who assured the OSP that he would make himself available for questioning on a specified date.
Acting in good faith, the OSP granted this request but emphasized that Ofori-Atta is legally required to appear before them on June 2.
Failure to appear on that date will result in Ofori-Atta being re-listed as a wanted person, with the OSP considering him a fugitive from justice.
In such an event, the OSP stated that it would pursue further international actions, including issuing an Interpol Red Notice and initiating extradition proceedings in any jurisdiction where he may be located.
The OSP reiterated its commitment to upholding the law and ensuring that Ofori-Atta answers for his role in five ongoing corruption-related investigations.
In response, Ofori-Atta has challenged the OSP’s actions in court, seeking an injunction to prevent the agency from re-declaring him wanted. He argues that the OSP’s actions are unjustified and have caused significant harm to his reputation and personal life.
He maintains that he has cooperated with the investigation through his legal representatives.
