OSP Reinitiates INTERPOL Red Alert for Ken Ofori Atta, Declares Him Wanted Again

Accra, Ghana - 02 June, 2025 - The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has once again declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a wanted person after he failed to appear for questioning on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng disclosed at a news conference in Accra on June 2, that although Mr. Ofori-Atta's lawyers cited a cancer diagnosis, he questioned the legitimacy of this reason, implying it could be a ploy to avoid accountability.

This development follows a series of previous attempts by the OSP to investigate Mr. Ofori-Atta over allegations of corruption and abuse of office during his tenure as Finance Minister from 2017 to 2024. In February 2025, he was initially declared a "fugitive from justice" after failing to honor repeated invitations by the OSP.

However, his name was temporarily removed from the wanted list after his legal team provided assurances that he would return to Ghana and report to the OSP on June 2.

The OSP rejected Mr. Ofori-Atta's proposal to give a caution statement virtually, citing the need for a physical appearance to ensure a thorough investigation and accountability. With Mr. Ofori-Atta's failure to appear, the OSP is now set to reinitiate processes for an INTERPOL Red Notice, which would facilitate his arrest and extradition from any of INTERPOL's 196 member states.

Meanwhile, Mr. Ofori-Atta's legal team is challenging the OSP's initial declaration of him as wanted in court, arguing that it violates his rights. The court is expected to rule on the matter on June 18, 2025. The case has significant implications for Ghana's fight against corruption and the accountability of high-ranking officials.

Special Prosecutor Agyebeng emphasized that "no one is above the law" and that the fight against corruption will not be compromised.

“No one is above the law. The fight against corruption will not be compromised—no matter how high the stakes.”

Source: Lead News Online