Ofori-Atta Seeks Virtual Meeting with OSP Over Health Complications

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has requested to participate virtually in an upcoming session with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) due to a sudden decline in his health.

Sources close to him have confirmed that he will not appear in person on Monday, June 2, as originally scheduled.

His legal team has submitted medical documentation to both the OSP and the Human Rights Court, detailing his condition and outlining planned surgical procedures.

This development comes amid growing speculation about whether Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng will reinstate Mr. Ofori-Atta’s status as a wanted person should he fail to attend the session in person.

An earlier statement from the OSP hinted that such an action was under consideration.

Mr. Ofori-Atta is currently involved in a legal battle at the Human Rights Court, where he is contesting his previous designation as a wanted person. A ruling on this case is expected on June 18, 2025.

His legal team is also seeking an order for the OSP to remove all public references to the earlier declaration from its official channels.

In light of his medical challenges, Mr. Ofori-Atta has offered to provide a Cautioned Statement via a virtual platform, in accordance with the Electronic Transactions Act. The OSP has not yet responded to this proposal.

Ongoing Investigations Involving Ofori-Atta Include:

• Petroleum and Minerals Revenue Assurance: Concerns over GRA’s agreement with Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited.

• Electricity Contract Termination: Scrutiny over the canceled deal between ECG and Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC).

• National Cathedral Project: Questions around procurement and financial management.

• Ambulance Procurement Deal: A contract with Service Ghana Auto Group Limited for 307 ambulances.

• GRA Tax P-Fund Oversight: Alleged irregularities in fund management.

Timeline of Key Events:

• Jan 2025: OSP designates Ofori-Atta as a suspect in five cases.

• Feb 2025: After medical claims and delays, he is declared a fugitive.

• Feb 18: His name is removed from the wanted list after assurances of return.

• Mar 2025: He sues the OSP, seeking redress and deletion of public notices.

• May 28: Court sets June 18 as the date for a ruling on his motion.

• June 2: He is scheduled to report, but health issues may prompt a virtual session instead.

If Ofori-Atta does not comply with the OSP’s requirements, he could once again face being listed as a fugitive, with an INTERPOL Red Notice potentially initiated.