Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is no longer wanted by authorities following a decision to withdraw the declaration that had labeled him a fugitive from justice.
This development comes after the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) initially issued a wanted notice for Ofori-Atta in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misconduct.
A fresh statement indicated that Mr Ofori-Atta has today communicated to the OSP the date for his voluntary return.
On the back of this, the OSP has removed his name from the wanted list.
“Consequently, Mr. Ofori-Atta has been removed from the OSP’s list of wanted persons and the OSP ceases to consider Mr. Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice pending his voluntary return to the jurisdiction circa his stated date,” the statement said.
The OSP added that if Mr. Ofori-Atta fails to voluntarily return to the jurisdiction circa his stated date, and if Mr. Ofori-Atta fails to attend the OSP on the rescheduled date, he shall be re-entered on the OSP’s list of wanted persons and the OSP shall then consider him a fugitive from justice, and the OSP shall take all necessary legal steps to secure his return to the jurisdiction and attendance at the OSP at our own choosing.”
Earlier today, Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin told Parliament that the former Finance Minister is expected to return to Ghana in May 2025 following a medical assessment abroad.
He told Parliament that Mr Ofori-Atta’s lawyers have been in contact with the OSP and have confirmed his scheduled return.
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