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Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and its head, Kissi Agyebeng, accusing them of unlawfully declaring him a wanted person and violating his fundamental human rights.
The lawsuit, filed at the Accra High Court on March 13, 2025, seeks compensation and a ruling that the OSP’s actions were unjust.
On February 12, 2025, the OSP publicly declared Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice, claiming he had failed to appear for questioning in ongoing corruption investigations. The OSP defended its decision by stating that his absence was obstructing its work.
However, Ofori-Atta’s legal team argues that the declaration was unfair and damaging. They insist that their client had not deliberately evaded questioning but was dealing with serious health issues, including preparations for a major medical procedure. According to them, these health concerns were formally communicated to the OSP before the declaration.
While the OSP removed Ofori-Atta’s name from the wanted list on February 18 after he assured them of his return to Ghana, his lawyers remain dissatisfied. They claim the initial declaration caused irreparable reputational harm and stress, particularly as his details reportedly remain on the OSP’s website.
Ofori-Atta is asking the court to rule that the Special Prosecutor’s conduct breached his rights to dignity, fair treatment, and administrative justice. He is also demanding compensation for the damages caused.
