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The legal team of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has confirmed that he is currently undergoing medical observation and tests, with treatment plans yet to be finalized.
This clarification follows the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) directive for Ofori-Atta to appear in person on February 10, 2025. According to the lawyers, their client was unaware of an initial letter from the OSP dated January 24, 2025, as it was left at his security post while he was out of the country.
The lawyers further stated that Ofori-Atta had informed both former Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei-Opare and current Chief of Staff Julius Debrah about his medical trip earlier in January.
In a letter dated January 31, 2025, they cited his medical condition as the reason for his absence and requested a rescheduling of his in-person appearance upon his return to Ghana. They also expressed their willingness to provide necessary information to assist with the investigation.
This letter surfaced shortly after the OSP held a press conference on February 12, 2025, where Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng declared Ofori-Atta a fugitive. The declaration was based on allegations of financial loss to the state in several dealings, including:
- The contract between Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)
- Procurement processes related to the National Cathedral project
- The Ministry of Health’s procurement of ambulances
- The contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC)
Prior to the press conference, reports emerged of a security raid at Ofori-Atta’s home in Accra. However, the Special Prosecutor denied any involvement, describing the raid as staged.
The OSP remains determined to bring Ofori-Atta back to Ghana for questioning, while his legal team insists that his absence is purely for medical reasons.
