Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to return in Ghana soon for an in-person interrogation by the OSP
A former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, who has been out of the country for medical assessment, is expected to return between May 14 and May 30, 2025, to undergo an in-person interrogation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
His anticipated return was communicated to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in February 2025, through his legal team, establishing a timeline for his appearance.
Additionally, the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, also confirmed Ken Ofori-Atta’s impending return, noting that the former minister’s legal representatives have been in communication with the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
“The legal team of the former minister has been in communication with the OSP and has indicated that he is scheduled to return between May 14 and 30, 2025. He is prepared to present himself for questioning upon his arrival,” Afenyo-Markin was quoted as saying by myjoyonline.com on February 18, 2025.
Afenyo-Markin also read a letter from Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyers, explaining the reasons for his absence and confirming his expected return.
“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. 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 letter stated.
Following this communication, his name and details were subsequently removed from the OSP’s list of wanted persons, where he had earlier been declared a fugitive from justice.
As of May 16, 2025, the date for Ken Ofori-Atta’s return is fast approaching, with just 15 days remaining until the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s accepted deadline of May 30, 2025.
Should he fail to appear and honor the invitation, the OSP has warned that it will re-enter his name onto the list of wanted persons and again declare him a fugitive from justice.
“Mr Ofori-Atta is mandatorily required to appear in person before the OSP on 2 June 2025. If Mr Ofori-Atta fails to attend the OSP on the scheduled date, he shall be re-entered on the OSP’s list of wanted persons and the OSP shall consider him a fugitive from justice,” portions of the OSP’s statement on March 17, 2025, read.
The OSP further stated that it will take additional severe measures to apprehend the former minister, including requesting the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice, which calls on law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest individuals declared wanted.
“Whereupon the OSP will cause the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice in his regard and also cause the initiation of extradition proceedings in any jurisdiction in which he may be found,” it added.
Ken Ofori-Atta’s expected return is in line with investigations by the OSP against the former minister regarding contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for revenue assurance in the petroleum and minerals sectors.
Another investigation concerns the termination of a contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Beijing Technology Limited for distribution loss reduction and network improvement.
He is also being investigated over procurement, payments, and activities related to the controversial National Cathedral project.
Additionally, he has been linked to contracts awarded by the Ministry of Health initially through the Ministry of Special Development Initiatives to Service Ghana Auto Group Limited for the purchase and maintenance of 307 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 305 CDI ambulances for the National Ambulance Service.
Furthermore, the OSP is examining payments made from and the utilisation of the Ghana Revenue Authority’s tax refund account.
MAG/AE
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