Ken Ofori-Atta Faces Renewed Legal Pursuit After Missing June 2 Deadline
Mr. Ofori-Atta's failure to appear as agreed has escalated legal actions against him, including international efforts to secure his return to Ghana for investigation.
Padmore Yankey 
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is once again at the center of legal scrutiny after failing to appear before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on June 2, 2025, as previously agreed. This absence has led the OSP to reinstate his status as a wanted person and fugitive from justice.
Background
In February 2025, the OSP declared Mr. Ofori-Atta a fugitive due to his failure to respond to multiple invitations for questioning related to corruption investigations. Subsequently, he was removed from the wanted list after assuring the OSP of his return by June 2, 2025. However, his failure to appear as scheduled has prompted the OSP to re-declare him a fugitive and initiate further legal actions.
Legal Actions and Implications
The OSP has announced plans to issue an INTERPOL Red Notice to facilitate Mr. Ofori-Atta's arrest and extradition from any jurisdiction where he may be found. This move underscores the seriousness of the allegations against him and the OSP's commitment to ensuring accountability.
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Mr. Ofori-Atta is the prime suspect in five ongoing investigations concerning alleged corruption and financial misconduct during his tenure as Finance Minister. These include issues related to the Strategic Mobilisation-GRA contract, termination of the ECG-BXC contract, payments for the National Cathedral project, procurement of ambulances, and utilization of the Tax Refund Account.
Legal Challenge
In response to the OSP's actions, Mr. Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of his designation as a wanted person. He argues that the OSP overstepped its statutory powers and violated his fundamental human rights. The case is currently pending before the Human Rights Division of the High Court.
Conclusion
Mr. Ofori-Atta's failure to honor his commitment to appear before the OSP has escalated legal actions against him, including international efforts to secure his return to Ghana for investigation. The outcome of these proceedings will have significant implications for Ghana's ongoing efforts to combat corruption and uphold the rule of law.
