Ofori-Atta requests online engagement with OSP over reported health issues

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to miss his scheduled appearance before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Monday, June 2, due to what sources describe as a sudden decline in his medical condition.

His legal team has since informed both the OSP and the Human Rights Court, furnishing medical reports that detail his diagnosis and outline forthcoming surgical procedures.

The development has reignited speculation about whether the OSP, led by Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, will once again label Mr Ofori-Atta a wanted person.

An earlier communication from the OSP hinted at the likelihood of such a move if the former minister failed to comply with the June 2 summons.

Meanwhile, Ofori-Atta is pursuing legal redress at the Human Rights Court, challenging a prior declaration by the OSP, which listed him as wanted.

That matter is now awaiting a judicial ruling scheduled for 18th June 2025. The OSP, in a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on 28th May, confirmed:

“The Human Rights Court has adjourned to 18 June 2025 for a ruling on a motion filed by former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta, seeking to restrain the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from declaring him wanted, among other reliefs.”

His legal application further requests that the OSP be compelled to delete any social media posts branding him as a fugitive.

While the motion has already been moved by his lawyers, it is being fiercely contested by the OSP, with the legal showdown expected to climax later this month.

Despite his absence, Mr Ofori-Atta is said to be cooperating with investigators and has offered to participate in the inquiry virtually.

His team has proposed that, in accordance with the Electronic Transactions Act, a remote session be held so the OSP may obtain his Cautioned Statement during his treatment.

The OSP has yet to indicate whether it will accept this arrangement.

Source: MyJoyOnline