- Ken Ofori-Atta will be re-listed if he misses questioning on June 2, 2025
- He is the main suspect in five ongoing corruption investigations
- His name was taken off the list after he agreed to attend
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has warned former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta that he will be added back to the wanted list if he fails to appear for questioning on June 2, 2025. This follows an earlier agreement where Ofori-Atta assured the OSP of his cooperation with the ongoing corruption investigations.
The OSP had previously removed his name from the wanted list after receiving a formal request from him, with the understanding that he would attend questioning on a specific date. In response to a lawsuit filed by Yaw Ofori-Atta, challenging his designation as a fugitive, the OSP clarified its position.
“Mr. Ofori-Atta formally requested that his name be removed from the wanted list, assuring us he would be available for questioning at a set time,” the OSP’s statement said. It also stressed that his removal was contingent on his appearance at the appointed time.
The Special Prosecutor has now stated that Mr. Ofori-Atta must be present on June 2, 2025, and failure to do so will result in his immediate re-listing as a wanted person and treatment as a fugitive. If this happens, the OSP plans to issue an Interpol Red Notice and start extradition proceedings wherever he may be.
Meanwhile, the former Finance Minister has filed a lawsuit against the OSP, seeking an injunction to prevent his re-listing as a wanted person. He argues that the OSP’s actions are unfounded and damaging to his reputation.
His legal team maintains that he has cooperated with investigators through his lawyers, and labeling him a fugitive is unfair.
The legal conflict stems from corruption and financial misconduct allegations, with Ofori-Atta being the main suspect in five ongoing investigations. The OSP has emphasized its commitment to enforcing the law and ensuring justice is served, particularly regarding financial crimes.
Ofori-Atta claims that the OSP’s actions have severely impacted his reputation and personal life. Through his lawsuit, he seeks to prevent any further public statements about his status until the legal issues are resolved.
