Information reaching BigFamily News indicates that Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will not appear before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Monday, June 2, as initially scheduled, owing to an unexpected decline in his health.
According to the reports, his legal team has formally notified both the Human Rights Court and the OSP of the postponement, submitting medical documentation detailing his current condition and upcoming surgeries. There is growing concern that if Mr. Ofori-Atta fails to attend the OSP appointment on June 2, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng may proceed to re-declare him wanted. An earlier statement from the OSP indicated such a development is likely imminent.
The Human Rights Court is currently hearing a case challenging Mr. Ofori-Atta’s prior wanted status, with a ruling expected on June 18, 2025.
On May 28, the OSP acknowledged this ongoing judicial process via their official X (formerly Twitter) account stating that “the Human Rights Court has adjourned to 18 June 2025 for a ruling on a motion filed by former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta, seeking to restrain the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from declaring him wanted, among other reliefs. Mr. Ofori-Atta also requests the removal of previous declarations from OSP’s social media platforms. His motion, filed by his legal team, is contested by the OSP. The court will deliver its ruling on 18 June 2025.”
Sources reveal that Mr. Ofori-Atta has offered to participate in the OSP’s inquiry remotely, in line with provisions under the Electronic Transactions Act. This would allow the OSP to obtain a Cautioned Statement from him during his treatment period. However, the OSP has yet to issue a new public statement regarding this proposal.
Medical Complications, Not Defiance, Delay Ofori-Atta’s Appearance
Ibrahim Adjei, former Assistant Secretary to ex-President Akufo-Addo, clarified on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily that Mr. Ofori-Atta’s absence is due solely to medical challenges, not an attempt to evade the OSP.
He explained, “It is not the unwillingness to travel, but the medical implications of travelling that are preventing Honorable Ken Ofori-Atta from coming. At no point has he said he won’t come. He has communicated where he is and the treatment he is undergoing while the OSP is away.”
Adjei further noted that Mr. Ofori-Atta’s legal team has submitted comprehensive medical reports to both the OSP and the Human Rights Court, outlining his condition and scheduled surgeries. “Nobody can accuse him of a last-minute excuse. His medical situation predates the current request. It’s really at the discretion of the OSP to say, given your circumstances, these are the issues we want you to answer, and he can do it.”
On June 1, the OSP issued a stern warning that failure to appear on June 2 would result in Mr. Ofori-Atta being reinstated on its wanted list and formally declared a fugitive. The OSP also indicated it would initiate the process of issuing an INTERPOL Red Notice—an international alert to locate and extradite a suspect. Meanwhile, Mr. Ofori-Atta has formally requested a virtual session with the OSP due to his ongoing medical complications.
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Background
On February 12, 2025, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) declared Ken Ofori-Atta a “fugitive from justice” shortly after reports surfaced that his residence had been raided by individuals dressed in military uniforms. Earlier, in January 2025, the OSP officially notified Mr. Ofori-Atta that he was a suspect in five separate cases and requested his appearance on February 10, 2025.
The cases involved:
1. Contractual agreements between Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority related to revenue assurance in the petroleum, minerals, and metals sectors.
2. Termination of a contract for a distribution loss reduction project between the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) and Beijing Xiaocheng Technology (BFC).
3. Procurement processes, activities, and payments connected to the National Cathedral project.
4. Activities and payments linked to a Ministry of Health contract awarded to Ghana Auto Group Limited for the purchase and maintenance of 307 Mercedes Benz Sprinter ambulances.
5. Payments and use of funds from the Tax Refund Account of the Ghana Revenue Authority.
Legal Battles
Subsequently, Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team informed the OSP that he was abroad indefinitely for medical reasons and offered to represent him in his absence.
The OSP rejected the claim of indefinite absence and demanded a definite return date by February 10, 2025, warning of legal consequences. The OSP also clarified that legal representatives cannot respond to criminal charges on behalf of their clients.
On February 12, Ofori-Atta’s lawyers submitted a doctor’s note—which was not addressed to any specific authority—indicating he was undergoing medical tests and potentially surgery, without specifying a return date. Due to lack of further cooperation, the OSP proceeded to declare Mr. Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice, acting on an arrest warrant.
In March 2025, Mr. Ofori-Atta appealed to the OSP for removal from the ‘Wanted List’ and, for the first time, provided a definite return date set for May 2025. The OSP accepted this assurance and removed his name from the list. Meanwhile, the Human Rights Court heard an interim application from Mr. Ofori-Atta seeking to restrain the OSP from declaring him wanted again.
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