Basintale, Manasseh, others react to OSP’s declaration of Ken Ofori-Atta as wanted fugitive
The Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) declaration of former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, as a wanted fugitive has ignited a storm of reactions on social media, with numerous high-profile personalities speaking on the latest development.
Tons of critics, including high-profile personalities such as Malik Basintale, Manasseh Azure Awuni, and Theresa Lardi, the MP for Okaikwei North, have expressed their approval of the declaration.
To them, the arrest of the former statesman should have been carried out much earlier before he left the country.
Regardless of their sentiments, many have expressed optimism that the former minister will be held accountable and prosecuted.
However, other critics have remained skeptical about the development, arguing that Ken Ofori-Atta will not face prosecution.
They cited previous cases where former political appointees under investigation were ultimately not held accountable.
They also highlighted how several cases of political persecution have dragged on for years without resolution, only for the accused individuals to be discharged by their party once in power.
Ken Ofori-Atta is a suspect in four major corruption investigations, including those related to the National Cathedral project, Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML), and two undisclosed matters.
In a press briefing on February 12, 2025, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng announced that Ofori-Atta is now officially a wanted fugitive.
Kissi Agyebeng emphasised that the former finance minister must return to Ghana to face questioning, and warned that measures would be taken to force his return if necessary.
He also rejected claims that Ofori-Atta had left the country for medical treatment and stated that the former minister must cooperate with ongoing investigations.
Read some of the reactions below:
There’s (next to) nothing noteworthy this OSP has done that will make me trust that anything will come out of this except for the usual dallying in optics.
On the face of it, new government in and so has to be performative to earn his cheque. I genuinely hope I’m wrong.— manna. (@GeeManna) February 12, 2025
Person you no charge am with anything but need for questioning, you say fugitive of justice. If court convict am deɛ like terrorist be that
— SIR AKITI (@tailorMARIQUE) February 12, 2025
The SML scandal I investigated with two other colleagues stinks to the heavens. I’m happy Ken Ofori-Atta is being pursued by the OSP.
— Manasseh Azure Awuni (@Manasseh_Azure) February 12, 2025
Ghana’s new most wanted list
Ken Ofori-Atta
Alhaji— Godfred Akoto Boafo (@eastsportsman) February 12, 2025
Ken Ofori Atta has been declared wanted?
— Weffrey Jellington (@jeffwellz) February 12, 2025
MAG/EKSource: www.ghanaweb.com
