Ken Ofori-Atta Drags OSP to Court for Declaring Him Wanted, Ghanaians React
- The former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has sued the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, for declaring him wanted
- In a writ of summons sighted by YEN.com.gh, the former Minister argued that the OSP abused his powers by doing so
- Mr Ofori-Atta’s lawsuit has triggered mixed reactions from Ghanaians, with some criticising him and others in favour of the suit
Former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has dragged the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to court for declaring him wanted.
The former in his lawsuit challenged the legality of the OSP's action and stated that it was an abuse of his powers.
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Mr Ofori-Atta’s lawsuit comes after the OSP at a press briefing last month declared him wanted for failing to honour his invitation for questioning on corruption-related matters.
Mr Kissi Agyebeng, at the press brief, stated that Mr Ofori-Atta on various occasions did not appear before him when he was invited for questioning.
As a result, he publicly declared the former minister a fugitive from Justice.
The OSP, however, indicated that Mr Ofori-Atta responded to his office with claims that he was out of the country seeking medical care.
Subsequently, the former minister has also dragged the OSP to court for declaring him wanted.
Mr Ofori-Atta in his lawsuit further argued that the OSP breached his fundamental human rights by using the press to declare him wanted.
He also argued that the OSP acted beyond his powers by declaring a person wanted without approval from a court of Justice and the Ghana Police Service.
He is therefore seeking compensation and an injunction to prohibit the OSP from ever declaring him wanted.
OSP replies Ken Ofori over suit
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has reacted to Ken Ofori-Atta's lawsuit, seeking to prevent him from being declared wanted again.
The office in a statement said should the former Finance Minister fail to appear for questioning on June 2 he would be declared a wanted person.
The Office then vowed to issue an Interpol Red Notice in his regard and also cause the initiation of extradition proceedings in any jurisdiction where he may be found if he didn't show up.
The cases in which Ken Ofori Atta is now a subject of investigation include the controversial National Cathedral project and the Strategic Mobilisation Limited scandal.
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Netizens divided over Mr Ofori-Atta’s lawsuit
Mr Ofori-Atta’s lawsuit has triggered various responses from Ghanaians. Many Ghanaians were angry at the former minister’s move.
@Boakyewaa_N wrote:
"We all saw this coming, and that was why I knew the investigation wasn’t going to progress beyond him suing for various procedural errors."
@BlaQwakuTweDex wrote:
"The criminal is asking the court to stop the prosecutor from labeling him a criminal 😮 what a country called Ghana."
@Ma_Cafui wrote:
"This man paaa."
@TimesAccra wrote:
"Criminal like , he should n go to court."
@pwilliamsgh wrote:
"In effect when I decide to "run again", I don't want you to declare me wanted."
@kosi_dzidefo wrote:
"I don't blame him. I blame @Joyce Bawah, @joyce_bawah and Dominic Ayine for all these shenanigans. What are they waiting for to put this criminal, Ken Ofori Atta before a court? There could be only one reason for this delay, they want to let him off the hook, as they scratch each others back."
@GanyoBi wrote:
"If you come from a family of lawyers, you don't fear any lawsuits."
Ken Ofori-Atta sues National Security
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ken Ofori-Atta has sued some National Security operatives.
The former Finance Minster accused the National Security operatives of trespassing on his home during a controversial raid.
The incident, which took place on February 11, 2025, saw security personnel raid Ofori-Atta’s Cantonments residence.
A Joy News report sighted by YEN.com.gh indicated the suit at the high country indicated that the team included 12 individuals, including the two police officers who searched his premises, including as bedrooms, the kitchen, and closets, without presenting a warrant,
In his suit, Ofori-Atta said the raid on his house was needless adding the act caused significant damage to his reputation and personal life.
Source: YEN.com.gh
