Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has initiated another legal case against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), requesting a court injunction to prevent the anti-corruption agency from labeling him as a “wanted person” or a “fugitive from justice.”
In a motion filed by his legal representatives, Ofori-Atta argues that the OSP has breached principles of administrative fairness by continuing to display his photo and personal details on its official Facebook page and other platforms.
He contends that this action contradicts assurances made in a letter dated February 18, 2025. His lawsuit calls for the immediate removal of his name from the wanted persons list and seeks a court order to prevent the OSP from re-adding it without judicial approval.
Ofori-Atta is also requesting an interim injunction to prevent the OSP from issuing further press statements or public declarations labeling him a fugitive. Additionally, he seeks a court order compelling the agency to remove all references to him as a wanted individual.
His legal team argues that the OSP’s actions infringe on his fundamental human rights, including his freedom of movement, personal liberty, and his right to fair administrative justice under the 1992 Constitution.
The case is scheduled to be heard in April 2025. If granted, the injunction would stop the Special Prosecutor from making any further public statements about Ofori-Atta until a final court decision is made.
This legal move represents a major escalation in the ongoing conflict between Ofori-Atta and the OSP, as the former minister seeks to clear his name and challenge what he deems an unfair label from the anti-corruption body.
