We’ll declared Ofori-Atta fugitive if he misses June 2 deadline – OSP

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has stated that the former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has the option to return to Ghana; if not, he will be declared a fugitive.

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng stated in a release dated 17^th March 2025 that it acknowledges a lawsuit filed by Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta contesting the OSP’s prior declaration that he was a wanted person and a fugitive from justice.

“Mr. Ofori-Atta formally requested the OSP to remove his name from the OSP’s list of wanted persons with the assurance to the OSP that he would make himself available for questioning on a definite date.

“The OSP, in good faith and on the basis of Mr. Ofori-Atta’s assurance, granted his request and removed his name from the OSP’s list of wanted persons pending his personal attendance at the OSP on the definite date”,

“Mr. Ofori-Atta is mandatorily required to appear in person before the OSP on 2 June 2025. If Mr. Ofori-Atta fails to attend the OSP on the scheduled date, he shall be re-entered on the OSP’s list of wanted persons and the OSP shall consider him a fugitive from justice; whereupon the OSP will cause the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice in his regard and also cause the initiation of extradition proceedings in any jurisdiction in which he may be found.

“The OSP remains unwavering in its commitment to enforcing the law and ensuring that Mr. OforiAtta answers for his role as the prime suspect in five ongoing corruption and corruptionrelated investigations.”