The Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG) has issued a statement challenging the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), led by Kissi Agyebeng, to provide concrete evidence justifying its claim that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta may have orchestrated a raid on his own residence.

The group has further called for the resignation of the Special Prosecutor if he fails to substantiate these allegations.

AFAG’s statement criticises the OSP for alleging, without presenting evidence, that the raid on Ofori-Atta’s residence may have been staged.

The group argues that making such serious claims without proof undermines public trust and could damage both the credibility of the OSP and the reputation of the former minister.

AFAG questioned the basis for the OSP’s assertion, demanding clarification on what evidence, if any, exists to support the claim that Ken Ofori-Atta may have orchestrated a break-in at his own home.

The group raised doubts about the logic of such an act, questioning what motivation Ofori-Atta might have had for using armed individuals to ransack his own residence.

AFAG also expressed concerns over the OSP’s declaration of Ken Ofori-Atta as a fugitive, stating that such declarations are typically issued when an individual refuses to cooperate with law enforcement or ignores a lawful summons.

The group noted that, since the OSP’s press conference on February 12, 2025, no clear evidence has been presented to support the claim that Ofori-Atta has failed to cooperate.

AFAG argued that the OSP’s approach could create the impression that the declaration of Ofori-Atta as wanted is politically motivated rather than legally justified.

The group emphasized that no individual can be legally considered a fugitive without due process, including the issuance of an arrest warrant and a fair opportunity to respond to allegations.

AFAG’s demands

AFAG has outlined the following key demands:

1. The OSP must clarify the basis for claiming that the raid on Ken Ofori-Atta’s residence was staged.
2. The OSP must provide concrete evidence to justify the declaration of Ofori-Atta as a wanted man.
3. If the OSP cannot substantiate these claims, Kissi Agyebeng should resign to protect the integrity of the institution.

While acknowledging the importance of swift action in corruption investigations, AFAG insisted that such actions must be transparent, lawful, and not based on speculation.

The group also cautioned that failing to follow due process before labelling someone a fugitive could infringe on constitutional rights and further damage the credibility of the OSP.

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