The Office of the Special Prosecutor has removed Former Minister of Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta from its list of wanted persons.
This action follows the Office’s receipt of a communication from Mr. Ofori-Atta’s lawyers stating a definite date of his voluntary return to the jurisdiction.
“On February 18 2025, Mr. Ofori-Atta transmitted a communication through his lawyers to the OSP by stating a definite date of voluntary return to the jurisdiction. This marks a major shift from Mr.Ofori-Atta’s previous intention of remaining outside the jurisdiction indefinitely.”, the statement signed by the Special Prosecutor read.
Mr. Ofori-Atta’s appearance at the Office of the Special Prosecutor has since been rescheduled.
“On February 18, 2025, the OSP acceded to Mr. Ofori-Atta’s request as it deemed his stated date of voluntary return to the jurisdiction reasonable in the circumstances.
The Special Prosecutor therefore rescheduled the date of Mr. Ofori-Atta’s attendance at the OSP taking into account Mr. Ofori-Atta’s stated date of voluntary return to the jurisdiction,” the statement added.
On Wednesday 12th February 2025, the Special Prosecutor, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, declared the former Finance Minister a fugitive of justice after he failed to honour an invitation from the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
“Consequently, Mr. Ofori-Atta has been removed from the OSP’s list of wanted persons and the OSP ceases to consider Mr. Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice pending his voluntary return to the jurisdiction.
“The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a firm warning that if Mr. Ofori-Atta fails to return by his stated date and subsequently misses the rescheduled appearance at the OSP, he will face serious consequences.
Read the statement below
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