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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a stern warning to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, stating that he will be re-listed as a wanted person if he fails to appear for questioning on June 2, 2025.
This warning comes in response to a lawsuit filed by Mr. Yaw Ofori-Atta, challenging the OSP’s earlier declaration that the former minister was a fugitive from justice.
In a statement addressing the lawsuit, the OSP clarified that it had removed Ken Ofori-Atta’s name from its wanted list in good faith after receiving a formal request from him.
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According to the OSP, Mr. Ofori-Atta had assured the agency of his willingness to cooperate and agreed to make himself available for questioning on a definite date.
“The OSP, in good faith and on the basis of Mr. Ofori-Atta’s assurance, granted his request and removed his name from the OSP’s list of wanted persons pending his personal attendance at the OSP on the definite date,” the statement read.
However, the statement emphasised that his attendance on June 2 is mandatory. The OSP warned that failure to appear would result in his re-listing as a wanted person and being classified as a fugitive from justice.
“If Mr. Ofori-Atta fails to attend the OSP on the scheduled date, he shall be re-entered on the OSP’s list of wanted persons, and the OSP shall consider him a fugitive from justice; whereupon the OSP will cause the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice in his regard and also cause the initiation of extradition proceedings in any jurisdiction in which he may be found.”
The OSP reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the law and ensuring accountability, particularly in relation to Mr. Ofori-Atta’s alleged involvement in corruption and financial misconduct. The statement stressed:
“The OSP remains unwavering in its commitment to enforcing the law and ensuring that Mr. Ofori-Atta answers for his role as the prime suspect in five ongoing corruption and corruption-related investigations.”
The former minister has denied the allegations, maintaining that he has cooperated with the investigation through his legal representatives.
In his lawsuit, Mr. Ofori-Atta argues that the OSP’s actions are unfounded and have caused significant damage to his reputation and personal life.
He is seeking a court injunction to prevent the OSP from re-declaring him wanted until the legal process is fully resolved.
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