Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has launched a scathing attack on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), accusing it of deliberately misleading the public in its high-profile pursuit of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
In a blistering open letter, Amidu alleges the OSP engaged in “gargantuan fraud” and “unpardonable deception” in declaring Ofori-Atta a wanted fugitive earlier this year.
The controversy stems from OSP head Kissi Agyebeng’s February 12 declaration that Ofori-Atta – then abroad for medical treatment – was evading justice.
Amidu reveals the OSP had already obtained an arrest warrant before this announcement, making their public narrative suspect.
“The Rambo style invasion of the suspect’s residence on 11 February 2025 lends credence to this fact,” Amidu writes, questioning why the OSP didn’t disclose the warrant’s existence during their initial media briefing.
Amidu particularly condemns the OSP’s February 18 about-face when it removed Ofori-Atta from its wanted list after receiving assurances of his return.
“It struck me as odd,” he notes, pointing out that only courts – not the OSP – can nullify arrest warrants.
The former anti-corruption czar suggests possible “perjury by the OSP” in its warrant application and demands full disclosure of court filings to determine if due process was followed.
The explosive letter paints a picture of a rogue prosecutorial agency playing fast and loose with legal procedures for political ends.
Amidu warns that such conduct “damages both the NDC and the government,” while eroding public trust in state institutions.
