The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says failure of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to appear before its office, shall warrant re-listing him as a wanted.
According to the OSP, having acknowledged Mr. Ofori-Atta’s lawsuit filed against its office for delisting his earlier declaration as a fugitive, it will take action again after June 2.
In a statement, the OSP said, “Mr. Ofori-Atta formally requested the OSP to remove his name from the OSP’s list of wanted persons with the assurance to the OSP that he would make himself available for questioning on a definite date.
“The OSP, in good faith and on the basis of Mr. Ofori-Atta’s assurance, granted his request and removed his name from the OSP’s list of wanted persons pending his personal attendance at the OSP on the definite date.”
It stressed that Ofori-Atta is “mandatorily required to appear in person before the OSP on 2 June 2025.”
According to the OSP, “If Mr. Ofori-Atta fails to attend the OSP on the scheduled date, he shall be re-entered on the OSP’s list of wanted persons and the OSP shall consider him a fugitive from justice.
Whereupon the OSP will cause the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice in his regard and also cause the initiation of extradition proceedings in any jurisdiction in which he may be found.”
The OSP expressed its commitment to enforcing the law and ensuring accountability, stating:
“The OSP remains unwavering in its commitment to enforcing the law and ensuring that Mr. Ofori-Atta answers for his role as the prime suspect in five ongoing corruption and corruption-related investigations.”
