Ofori-Atta’s Family Demands INTERPOL Red Notice Removal Amid Abuse Claims
Family accuses Special Prosecutor of fabricating evidence and ignoring critical medical records
- Ofori-Atta’s family accuses the Special Prosecutor of abusing power
- The family highlights Ofori-Atta’s ongoing cancer treatment in the U.S.
- They have formally petitioned for the immediate removal of the Red Notice
The family of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has officially challenged the INTERPOL Red Notice issued against him, accusing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of abusing its authority in what they describe as a deliberate campaign of persecution.
In a statement dated June 9, the family denounced the Red Notice as a violation of due process, constitutional rights, and international law. They have filed formal petitions with both the National Central Bureau and the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF), demanding the immediate withdrawal of the notice, arguing it was based on distorted evidence and withheld medical information.
The family alleges that the arrest warrant for Ofori-Atta, issued on February 11, 2025, on charges of “using public office for private profit,” was secured under questionable conditions without an accompanying affidavit. Despite the warrant, no formal charges have been brought forward. They also criticize the OSP for publicly labeling Ofori-Atta a fugitive through a media briefing—a move currently under legal scrutiny at the Human Rights Court, with a ruling expected on June 18.
Ofori-Atta is reportedly receiving cancer treatment at the Mayo Clinic in the US, having faced post-COVID complications since 2021. He was scheduled for surgery on June 13, 2025, and had requested a video interview due to his health. The family claims the OSP ignored these medical facts and opportunities for remote cooperation, instead portraying him as evading justice.
They accuse the OSP of deliberately hiding crucial medical evidence and orchestrating a public smear campaign aimed at humiliating Ofori-Atta. A lawsuit was filed on June 3 challenging the arrest warrant’s validity and the OSP’s conduct, questioning whether the OSP informed INTERPOL of his medical condition or ongoing court proceedings prior to requesting the Red Notice.
According to the family, such nondisclosure violates INTERPOL’s constitutional protections against political abuse and safeguards the right to health. They argue that the OSP’s actions represent a political vendetta rather than genuine pursuit of justice, citing numerous procedural violations and suppression of evidence.
They emphasize that Ofori-Atta has cooperated fully with previous investigations by CHRAJ, Parliament, and the ECOWAS Court, all of which cleared him. The family vows that he will return to Ghana to face any legitimate inquiries after completing his medical treatment, confident he will be fully vindicated.
Meanwhile, INTERPOL continues to list Ofori-Atta as wanted, following his failure to attend a scheduled interrogation on June 2. He remains under investigation in connection to several high-profile cases involving government contracts and financial management, including matters related to petroleum revenue, electricity contracts, the National Cathedral project, ambulance procurement, and tax fund handling.
