The tension between Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta just hit another level—and this time, it’s going global.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. Ofori-Atta officially re-declared a fugitive
After missing a crucial deadline to appear in person on June 2, 2025, the OSP didn’t mince words—it formally re-declared Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice.
2. No room for negotiation
According to the OSP, the former minister tried to dictate how investigations should proceed from abroad. But the office wasn’t having it.
“A suspect in a criminal investigation does not pick and choose how the investigative body conducts its investigations… We will not countenance this conduct, not in this case.”
3. The OSP wants him present—physically
This isn’t about Zoom calls or statements through lawyers. The Special Prosecutor made it crystal clear: they want Ofori-Atta to show up in person—period.
“We want him here physically, and we insist on it.”
4. Interpol red notice in motion
With no sign of compliance, the OSP is turning to international law enforcement. It has initiated steps to get Interpol involved—through a red notice—to locate and arrest Ofori-Atta globally.
5. Missed return, missed opportunity
Ofori-Atta previously promised to return to Ghana in May after citing health-related travel. But he failed to keep that promise—and now, the consequences are escalating fast.
6. The OSP isn’t backing down
This move signals a shift in tone and action. The Special Prosecutor has made it clear: this case will not fade quietly, and Ofori-Atta will be pursued—at home or abroad.
