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Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), seeking legal action to stop the anti-corruption agency from branding him as a “wanted person” or a “fugitive from justice.”
In a motion submitted by his legal team, Ofori-Atta contends that the OSP’s continued display of his photograph and details on its official Facebook page and other media platforms violates principles of administrative justice. His lawsuit argues that these actions contradict assurances given to him in a letter dated February 18, 2025, in which the OSP allegedly stated that it would not publicly list him as a fugitive.
The former minister is asking the court to issue an injunction preventing the OSP from making any further public declarations about him. He is also requesting a mandatory order for the agency to remove all references to him as a wanted individual and to refrain from reinstating such labels without judicial approval.
Ofori-Atta’s legal team insists that these public statements have infringed on his fundamental human rights, including his freedom of movement, personal liberty, and right to administrative justice under the 1992 Constitution.
The lawsuit marks a new phase in the dispute between Ofori-Atta and the OSP, as the former finance minister seeks to clear his name. The case is scheduled for a court hearing in April 2025, where a decision will be made on whether the injunction should be granted. If approved, the order will prevent the OSP from issuing any further public statements regarding Ofori-Atta’s alleged fugitive status until a final ruling is made.
