OSP Orders Ken Ofori-Atta to Report by June 2 or Face INTERPOL Red Notice

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a stern ultimatum to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, directing him to appear in person at its headquarters on Monday, June 2, 2025, or face dire consequences, including international arrest through INTERPOL.

The announcement came via an official communique on Sunday, June 1, warning that failure to comply will result in Ofori-Atta being reinstated on the OSP's wanted list and declared a fugitive from justice.

“Should Mr. Ofori-Atta fail to honour this summons, the office will initiate procedures for an INTERPOL Red Notice,” the OSP stated.

Allegations Under Investigation

Ofori-Atta is under investigation in connection with five high-profile corruption and abuse of office cases, including:

• Petroleum and Minerals Revenue Assurance: Questionable deals involving Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited and the GRA.

• Electricity Company Contract Termination: A controversial cancellation of a contract with Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC).

• National Cathedral Project: Suspected irregularities in procurement and financial dealings.

• Ambulance Procurement: Investigations into a Ministry of Health contract for 307 ambulances.

• GRA Tax P-Fund Management: Concerns over the disbursement and use of funds from the GRA Tax P-Fund Account.

Timeline of Events

• January 2025: OSP notified Ofori-Atta he was a suspect in five cases, summoning him for questioning on February 10.

• 31 January 2025: His lawyers claimed he was abroad for medical reasons.

• 5 February 2025: OSP demanded a confirmed return date, warning legal reps couldn't stand in for criminal suspects.

• 10 February 2025: Lawyers presented an undated doctor’s note.

• 12 February 2025: OSP declared Ofori-Atta a fugitive and acted on an arrest warrant.

• 18 February 2025: After providing a confirmed May return date, his name was removed from the wanted list.

• March 2025: Ofori-Atta filed a lawsuit against the OSP for wrongful declaration and sought removal of social media posts.

• 28 March 2025: A Human Rights Court heard his application to restrain further public declarations.

Next Legal Steps

The OSP has confirmed that if Ofori-Atta fails to report on June 2:

• He will be declared wanted again.

• The office will initiate a global INTERPOL Red Notice, making him subject to international arrest and extradition.

This latest twist in Ghana’s high-profile anti-corruption campaign sends a strong message about accountability—regardless of political pedigree.

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