Security consultant Richard Kumadoe has issued a blunt and far-reaching critique of the legal team representing former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, stating their mishandling of the ongoing tussle with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) could damage reputations and raise red flags across borders.
Speaking on the Midday News with Beatrice Adu on 3FM 92.7 on June 6, Kumadoe warned that the impact of being flagged by law enforcement goes beyond the immediate individual and can trigger widespread scrutiny.
“Your name pops up all over the web, financial institutions, service providers, border control, everyone gets involved,” he emphasized. “Movement of money, assets, and resources could be a problem.”
He noted that the legal team should have chosen dialogue and diplomacy instead of confrontation, especially in light of the ongoing tension between the OSP and Mr. Ofori-Atta’s camp.
“This is not just about Ken Ofori-Atta,” he asserted. “This is about how names, families, and networks are implicated across borders. This is why his lawyers should have done better—much better—and chosen the path of engagement, not confrontation.”
Kumadoe also dismissed claims that Mr. Ofori-Atta’s reported ill health, including treatment for prostate cancer, should have earned him special leniency from investigators.
“For us investigators, we don’t really care whether you are sick or not,” he said plainly. “You can be tried in absentia, and even when you are dead, you’re dead, but you could be tried. Those are the options available.”
With the OSP continuing to dig deeper and pressure mounting on Ofori-Atta’s legal defense, Kumadoe’s remarks underscore a broader concern—that reputational and legal damage could spill over national borders, tainting not just individuals, but entire networks.
