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Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has expressed his puzzlement and dismay over his ongoing legal battle with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) regarding allegations of financial misconduct.
In an open letter dated February 26, 2025, Mr. Ofori-Atta stated that he found the recent developments perplexing and felt compelled to clarify the situation to the public. His statement follows the issuance—and subsequent rescinding—of a wanted notice by the OSP.
The Special Prosecutor had initiated investigations into Mr. Ofori-Atta’s alleged involvement in several financial transactions, including:
- The Strategic Mobilisation-GRA Contract
- The termination of the ECG-BXC contract
- Payments related to the National Cathedral
- Procurement of ambulances
- Utilisation of the Tax Refund Account
These allegations formed the basis for his inclusion on the OSP’s wanted list, a move that attracted public scrutiny and speculation.
In a recent update, the OSP announced that Mr. Ofori-Atta had formally communicated his intent to voluntarily return to the country. Consequently, the Special Prosecutor removed his name from the wanted list, stating:
“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.”
However, the OSP warned that failure to return as scheduled would result in legal measures to enforce compliance.
Addressing the matter in his letter, Mr. Ofori-Atta reiterated his surprise at the dramatic turn of events:
“I have been in the news recently in quite a dramatic manner. I thought it important that I share with you the facts surrounding recent events and news articles concerning me and Ghana’s Special Prosecutor. I am as puzzled and dismayed as I suspect you must be.”
With his voluntary return confirmed, attention now shifts to how the legal proceedings will unfold regarding the charges against him.
