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The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has publicly dissociated himself from the legal challenges facing former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has declared Ofori-Atta a wanted fugitive, citing allegations of financial mismanagement and corruption during his tenure.
Speaking to EIB’s Ibrahim Alhassan, Assafuah made it clear that Ofori-Atta must face the consequences of his actions without expecting political intervention. “Let him carry his own cross,” he stated, emphasising that accountability should take precedence over political loyalty.
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The OSP is currently investigating four major cases linked to Ofori-Atta’s tenure as finance minister:
- National Cathedral Procurement Scandal—This case involves allegations of financial mismanagement and procurement breaches related to the controversial National Cathedral project.
- Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) Contract—The probe focuses on a multi-billion-cedi contract signed between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and SML under Ofori-Atta’s leadership.
- ECG-Beijing Jao Contract—Investigators are scrutinising the termination of a contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Beijing Jao for loss reduction and network improvements.
- Health Ministry’s Ambulance Procurement Deal—Authorities are examining payments related to a contract awarded to Service Ghana Auto Limited for the procurement and maintenance of 307 ambulances for the National Ambulance Service.
Ofori-Atta’s current whereabouts remain unknown, but law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing leads to track him down. The unfolding investigation marks a significant moment in Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts, with the OSP demonstrating its commitment to holding public officials accountable for their actions.
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