The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has strongly advised former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to physically appear before the OSP for questioning with respect to some cases being investigated.
At a press briefing on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng revealed that Ofori-Atta had repeatedly refused to honour invitations for questioning regarding ongoing investigations in which he is a suspect.
Kissi Agyebeng, therefore cautioned Ofori-Atta: “You can either return to the jurisdiction voluntarily or the OSP will enforce your return.”
The Special Prosecutor further declared the former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive and placed him on its wanted list.
“Consequently, the OSP declares Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta a wanted person. He is a fugitive from the law,” Agyebeng announced.
Ken Ofori-Atta is wanted by the OSP for cases being investigated including; loss reduction contract between ECG and Beijing Jao, procurement over National Cathedral, contracts awarded by Health Ministry to Service Ghana Auto Limited/Ambulances and the SML-GRA deal.
The OSP further emphasized that it would take all necessary measures to compel the former minister to appear and answer questions related to the investigations.
