- Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana in May
- Former Minister willing to face corruption charges
- OSP declared Ofori-Atta wanted in February
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has confirmed that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is set to return to Ghana in May 2025, following a medical assessment abroad. This announcement comes after the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) declared Ofori-Atta wanted in connection with an ongoing corruption investigation, urging the public to provide information on his whereabouts.
In a statement delivered to Parliament on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Afenyo-Markin reassured lawmakers that Ofori-Atta’s legal team has been in regular communication with the OSP. According to the Minority Leader, Ofori-Atta is scheduled to return between May 14 and 30, 2025, and he is prepared to appear for an in-person interrogation upon his arrival.
“The legal team of the former Minister has been in communication with the Office of the Special Prosecutor and has indicated that he is scheduled to return between May 14 and 30, 2025,” Afenyo-Markin stated. “He is prepared to present himself for questioning upon his arrival.”
Afenyo-Markin also shared a letter from Ofori-Atta’s legal representatives that outlined the reasons for his absence and confirmed his planned return.
The letter, dated February 17, 2025, explained that Ofori-Atta’s absence was due to medical reasons. “We acknowledge receipt of your letter dated February 17, 2025,” the letter stated. “We respectfully indicate that our client, who is due for his return, cannot travel before six to eight weeks post-surgical intervention, as indicated in the hospital’s letter. Considering the scheduled surgery between March 20 and 21 and the necessary recovery period, our client expects to be back in Ghana between May 14 and 30, 2025. We hope this timeline will guide your office in scheduling an in-person appearance.”
Ofori-Atta, who is facing multiple charges, was declared wanted by the OSP for alleged involvement in various controversial dealings, including the Strategic Mobilisation-GRA contract, the termination of the ECG-BXC contract, payments related to the National Cathedral, procurement of ambulances, and the use of the Tax Refund Account.
