On February 18, 2025, Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyers transmitted a communication to the OSP, providing a definite date for his return to the country.
The OSP, in response to the communication, deemed Ken Ofori-Atta’s stated return date reasonable under the circumstances.
Consequently, the OSP rescheduled the date for Ken Ofori-Atta’s attendance, aligning it with his voluntary return.
As a result of this development, Ken Ofori-Atta has been removed from the OSP’s list of wanted persons and is no longer considered a fugitive from justice, pending his return on the agreed date.
The OSP in a letter said, “If Mr. Ofori-Atta fails to voluntarily return to the jurisdiction on or around his stated date, or if he fails to attend the OSP on the rescheduled date, he will be re-entered on the OSP’s wanted list. The OSP will then consider him a fugitive from justice and take all necessary legal steps to secure his return and ensure his attendance at the OSP’s office.”
The OSP reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, emphasizing that all actions will be guided by due process and fairness.
Background
At a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng disclosed that all indications suggest Ofori-Atta has absconded from Ghana to evade investigations into alleged corruption.
He stated that Ofori-Atta has two choices; either return to the jurisdiction voluntarily or face the consequences.
The former finance minister is under investigation regarding contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for revenue assurance in the petroleum and minerals sectors.
Another investigation concerns the termination of a contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Beijing Technology Limited for distribution loss reduction and network improvement.
He is also being investigated over procurement, payments, and activities related to the controversial National Cathedral project.
Additionally, he has been linked to contracts awarded by the Ministry of Health initially through the Ministry for Special Development Initiatives to Service Ghana Auto Group Limited for the purchase and maintenance of 307 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 305 CDI ambulances for the National Ambulance Service.
Furthermore, the OSP is examining payments made from and the utilization of the Ghana Revenue Authority’s tax refund account.
Following these allegations, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng demanded Ofori-Atta’s immediate return to Ghana to face investigations.
See the OSP’s statement below:
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
