Ofori-Atta Sues Special Prosecutor Again Over "Wanted Person" Label
Accra, Ghana - 27 March, 2025 - Ghana's former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has launched a fresh legal battle against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), accusing the agency of violating his human rights by labeling him a "wanted person".
At the heart of the dispute is the OSP's decision to display Ofori-Atta's photograph and details on its official Facebook page and other platforms, despite assurances that this would not happen. Ofori-Atta's legal team argues that this move breaches principles of administrative justice and contradicts a letter dated February 18, 2025.
The former minister is seeking a court order to remove his name from the list of wanted persons and prevent the OSP from reinstating it without judicial approval. He is also requesting an interlocutory injunction to stop the OSP from issuing further press releases or media statements declaring him a fugitive.
Ofori-Atta's lawsuit claims that the OSP's actions have violated his fundamental human rights, including his freedom of movement, personal liberty, and right to administrative justice, as enshrined in Ghana's 1992 Constitution.
The case is set to be heard in April 2025, and if the injunction is granted, it would prevent the Special Prosecutor from making any further public declarations against Ofori-Atta until the court delivers a final verdict.
Source: Lead News Online
