Professor Mrs. Angela Ofori-Atta, wife of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, says her husband is going through one of the most difficult moments of his life.
According to her, the former minister, known for his resilience, is having a tough time following an Interpol red notice issued just days before undergoing prostate cancer surgery.
In a statement issued on Monday, June 16, Prof. Mrs. Ofori-Atta disclosed that the surgery was successful and expressed gratitude for the support they have received.
“Kenneth has always been resilient. But this has been very difficult, with the OSP choosing the period just before his surgery to declare a red alert on him. Kenneth is bearing up well and focused on doing whatever he can to be restored to good health,” she said.
“My husband, Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister, has undergone the scheduled robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy. This was to deal with prostate cancer and it was done at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday, June 13. The procedure took over four hours.
“The doctors are pleased with how the procedure went and will now place him on a postoperative regime.”
She added, “Our family is truly grateful for the support and prayers of many people and pastors.”
Mr. Ofori-Atta is currently under investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor for alleged corruption-related offences, including issues surrounding the National Cathedral project and the SML scandal.
He has been placed on Interpol’s red notice at the request of the Special Prosecutor, amidst reports that he is receiving medical treatment in the United States.
