Former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta will be unable to appear before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) later today, June 2, 2025, as initially expected, due to medical complications. Sources close to Mr. Ofori-Atta confirm that he is currently outside the country receiving urgent treatment following an unexpected deterioration in his health.
According to his lawyer, Frank Davies, the OSP has been formally notified of Mr. Ofori-Atta’s inability to attend, with detailed medical documentation submitted to justify his absence. The same information has also been presented to the Human Rights Court, where related legal proceedings are ongoing.
Media speculation over the weekend suggested that the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, might consider declaring Mr. Ofori-Atta wanted again should he fail to appear. However, Mr. Davies has described such a move as “highly irregular,” especially in view of the pending court case and the current health situation.
Mr. Ofori-Atta is challenging the legality of the OSP’s earlier decision to declare him wanted, and the Human Rights Court is scheduled to rule on the matter on June 18, 2025.
The OSP publicly acknowledged the legal challenge in a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) account dated May 28, 2025, confirming that the case had been adjourned to June 18 for a ruling. Mr. Ofori-Atta’s legal team is seeking a court order to restrain the OSP from issuing further public declarations and to compel the removal of existing notices.
“In light of the OSP’s acknowledgment of the ongoing court proceedings, any move to re-declare Mr. Ofori-Atta wanted today would be both premature and inappropriate,” Mr. Davies stated.
Additionally, sources indicate that Mr. Ofori-Atta has expressed readiness to participate in an electronic interview under the provisions of the Electronic Transactions Act. This would allow the OSP to take a cautioned statement from him remotely while he continues to receive medical care.
