The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has once again declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a wanted person after he failed to comply with a directive to appear in person before the office.
In a strongly worded notice issued on Monday, June 2, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng expressed frustration over Mr. Ofori-Atta’s repeated delays and continued noncompliance with ongoing criminal proceedings.
“This office has always requested his attendance, and we have made it clear that we are unwilling to waive that requirement,” the notice stated. “If we were amenable to taking a statement from Mr. Ofori-Atta in absentia, we would have done so in February — not waited until June 2, 2025. We want him here physically, and we insist on it. A suspect in a criminal investigation does not dictate how the process should be conducted. We will not tolerate such conduct — not in this case.”
Mr. Ofori-Atta had requested a virtual session, citing medical treatment abroad. His legal team submitted medical documentation to both the OSP and the Human Rights Court, asserting his inability to travel.
Despite this, the OSP insists that Mr. Ofori-Atta must appear in person to respond to allegations of financial misconduct, including money laundering and causing financial loss to the state.
The renewed declaration places Mr. Ofori-Atta back on the list of wanted persons and paves the way for possible international enforcement actions, including the issuance of an INTERPOL Red Notice.
