Solomon Owusu, leading member of the Movement for Change
A leading member of the Movement for Change, Solomon Owusu, has challenged the Special Prosecutor to prove his seriousness in pursuing embattled former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, by placing a $5 million bounty on his head.
According to the outspoken politician and businessman, only then would he take the Special Prosecutor seriously.
Speaking during a panel discussion on TV3 on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Solomon Owusu stated that he would be the first to track down Ken Ofori-Atta if such a bounty were offered.
“I have told the Special Prosecutor that the earlier he puts a bounty on the head of Ken Ofori-Atta, the better. Otherwise, I won’t take him seriously. If he likes, he should put $5 million on Ken Ofori-Atta’s head, and I’ll be on the next flight from the United States to find him. The amount of money he and his accomplices have taken from this country is outrageous. My daughter is writing the BECE, and her future depends on how this cabal, led by Ken Ofori-Atta, has recklessly mismanaged the country’s finances.”
The National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) have both declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a wanted man, adding to his growing legal troubles.
In a sign of increasing scrutiny over Mr Ofori-Atta’s management of public funds, the two state agencies have reportedly launched independent and ongoing investigations into his financial dealings while in office.
Meanwhile, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) continues to press Mr Ofori-Atta to respond to inquiries regarding possible financial impropriety.
Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem-Sai confirmed that the government has initiated processes to extradite Mr Ofori-Atta from abroad, where he is currently believed to be.
“An arrest can take many forms. You can arrest someone and detain them temporarily, but beyond that, there must be a formal extradition process,” Justice Srem-Sai explained.
“So, being placed on a Red Notice does not automatically mean there is an arrest warrant that leads to extradition.”
Put a bounty on the head of Ken Ofori-Atta, and I will be the first to book a flight to the USA looking for him – Solomon Owusu speaks on the SML deal#TV3NewDay pic.twitter.com/e3z7cPTYkj
— #3NewsGH (@3NewsGH) June 11, 2025
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