The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has forewarned the former Finance Minister, Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, that he will be re-listed on the OSP’s wanted list of persons should he fail the June 02, 2025 deadline for his questioning.
The caution follows an earlier agreement between the two parties for Mr. Ofori-Atta to appear before the OSP for questioning, following his listing as a wanted person and a fugitive from justice.
Mr. Ofori-Atta had assured the OSP that he would make himself available for questioning on the ongoing corruption investigations on the agreed date.
The OSP removed his name from its wanted list after he assured him of appearing on the said date which was agreed by both parties.
However, the former Finance Minister has issued a statement challenging his labeling by the OSP as a fugitive from justice. In the OSP’s response to the lawsuit, it clarified its stance.
“Mr Ofori-Atta formally requested the OSP to remove his name from the OSP’s list of wanted persons with the assurance that he would make himself available for questioning on a definite date,” portions of the statement contained.
The OSP reemphasised that Ofori-Atta’s name was removed from the list based on the condition that he would appear on the designated date, clarifying further that Ofori-Atta’s presence is “mandatorily required” June 02, 2025.
If he fails to honour the said date, the OSP has indicated that he would be re-listed as a wanted person and labelled a fugitive from justice.
The OSP warned that in such a case, it would issue an Interpol Red Notice and initiate extradition proceedings in any jurisdiction where he may be located.
Meanwhile, the former Finance Minister says the OSP is not justified to declare him wanted. He has initiated a legal action against him to prevent him from re-declaring him wanted, saying his actions are baseless.
According to his lawyers, Ofori-Atta has been cooperative with the investigations through his lawyers, saying the fugitive label on him is unfair and damages his reputation.
The legal battle stems from allegations of corruption and financial misconduct, for which Mr Ofori-Atta has been named the prime suspect in five ongoing investigations.
The OSP has insisted that it remains unwavering in its duty to enforce the law and ensure justice is served.
Mr Ofori-Atta, however, maintains that the OSP’s actions have caused “significant damage to his reputation and personal life.”
Through his lawsuit, he is seeking to restrain the Special Prosecutor from making any further public declarations about his status until all legal proceedings have been resolved.
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