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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed that former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta has applied for the removal of his name from INTERPOL’s Red Notice list. This was contained in a public notice issued on 19 November 2025, forms the latest development in the ongoing international and domestic legal processes surrounding the former minister.
According to the OSP, the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) notified Ghanaian authorities in October 2025 of Mr. Ofori-Atta’s application seeking to clear his name from the global alert system. Ghana submitted its response to the initial request on 22 October 2025. A subsequent communication from the CCF on 7 November 2025 revealed that Mr. Ofori-Atta had presented additional arguments, prompting the Commission to request a further response from Ghana by 21 November 2025.
The OSP stressed that the proceedings are still pending, with the CCF currently studying the case. It added that during such ongoing processes, details of applicants may be temporarily withheld from public platforms until a final decision is made. The office also urged the public to disregard all contrary publications, describing them as misinformation intended to mislead.
Case Background
Mr. Ofori-Atta’s name was added to an INTERPOL Red Notice earlier in 2025 after he failed to honour multiple invitations from the OSP to assist in investigations relating to alleged corruption and abuse of office. The investigations include issues connected to contracts involving the Ghana Revenue Authority, the National Cathedral project, ambulance procurement for the Ministry of Health, and other financial management concerns under his tenure as Finance Minister.
The OSP previously declared him a fugitive from justice, a claim his legal team disputed, citing his prolonged medical treatment abroad. Despite assurances of his planned return, the OSP proceeded with legal measures, including requests for international assistance to locate and facilitate his possible extradition.
In response, Mr. Ofori-Atta and his family raised concerns about due process, alleged procedural breaches, and argued that the OSP did not fully disclose his medical condition during engagements with INTERPOL. These concerns formed part of the basis for his application to the CCF to have his name removed from the Red Notice.
As the proceedings continue, the OSP maintains that a final determination will be made by the CCF after reviewing all submissions from both the applicant and the Ghanaian authorities.
