OSP Clueless on Charges Against Ofori-Atta – Ayikoi Otoo Questions Legal Process
Former Attorney General Ayikoi Otoo criticizes the Special Prosecutor for declaring Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive without an arrest warrant
- too challenges the legality of declaring Ofori-Atta a fugitive without a formal warrant
- He argues that the OSP appears uncertain about the exact charges against the former minister
- Otoo urges the OSP to build a strong case with prosecutorial witnesses instead of relying on Ofori-Atta’s testimony
Former Attorney General Ayikoi Otoo has criticized the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for its apparent uncertainty in building a case against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
In an interview on February 15, Otoo questioned the legal basis for declaring Ofori-Atta a fugitive without an arrest warrant, arguing that the OSP seems unsure of the charges it intends to press. He emphasized that the prosecutor’s role is to gather evidence and prosecute, not rely on the suspect’s testimony to build a case.
Otoo also pointed out that with a staff strength of about 340, the OSP should focus on assembling a solid case rather than resorting to what he described as questionable legal tactics. He further cited constitutional protections against self-incrimination, stressing that individuals cannot be forced to testify against themselves.
The OSP has accused Ofori-Atta of financial misconduct, including alleged mismanagement of $58 million in government funds for the controversial National Cathedral project. While the former minister remains abroad, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng insists that all measures will be taken to bring him to justice.
