The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially removed former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta from its wanted persons list following confirmation from his legal team that he will return to Ghana in May 2025.
This decision comes after the OSP declared him wanted as part of an ongoing corruption investigation.
The former minister had been under scrutiny for alleged financial misconduct during his tenure.
In a letter dated February 18, 2025, Ofori-Atta’s lawyers assured the OSP of his commitment to cooperating with the investigation, stating that his return was scheduled between May 14 and 30, following a medical procedure abroad.
“We respectfully indicate that our client, who is due for his return, cannot travel before six to eight weeks post-surgical intervention, as indicated in the hospital’s letter,” the legal team wrote.
“Considering the scheduled surgery between March 20 and 21 and the necessary recovery period, our client expects to be back in Ghana between May 14 and 30, 2025. We hope this timeline will guide your office in scheduling an in-person appearance.”
The OSP, which had declared Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice on February 12, 2025, has now acknowledged the return date as reasonable and agreed to reschedule his interview accordingly.
However, the OSP has made it clear that should Ofori-Atta fail to return or attend the rescheduled interview, he will be re-listed as a wanted person and treated as a fugitive once again.
“The Office of the Special Prosecutor remains committed to ensuring accountability,” the OSP statement read.
“Should the former minister fail to return as indicated, all necessary legal measures will be taken to secure his appearance before the authorities.”
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