Audio By Carbonatix
The Human Rights Court has dismissed an application by former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, which sought to prevent the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from declaring him wanted ahead of his scheduled appearance on 2 June 2025.
Mr Ofori-Atta, who is under multiple investigations by the OSP and other state agencies relating to his tenure in office, had asked the court to restrain the OSP from issuing a "wanted" notice and from circulating his image online.
He is currently the subject of an active Interpol Red Notice, and extradition proceedings have begun with the relevant authorities to secure his return to Ghana.
The dismissed application forms part of a series of civil suits he has filed against the OSP and the Republic, either to halt its operations or challenge the issuance of arrest warrants in the ongoing probes.
Background
On February 12, the OSP announced that Mr Ofori-Atta was a fugitive from justice, citing his failure to respond to invitations for questioning related to ongoing corruption investigations.
The anti-graft agency justified the move by stating that his absence was obstructing its work and necesÂsitated a public notice to assist in his apprehension.
However, Mr Ofori-Atta’s lawÂyers contended that the declaration was both unjust and arbitrary.
They further contended that their client, a respected investment banker and former minister, had not deliberately evaded the OSP but was dealing with serious health challenges, including preparations for a major medical procedure.
His legal team insists that these health issues were formally comÂmunicated to the OSP prior to the declaration.
Though the OSP, on February 18, 2025, announced that it had reÂmoved Mr Ofori-Atta’s name from the wanted list, following assurancÂes of his return to Ghana, his legal representatives are dissatisfied.
Mr Ofori-Atta was asking the court to hold that the Special Prosecutor’s conduct breached his rights to dignity, fair treatment, and administrative justice.
He also demanded compenÂsation for the damages caused by the OSP’s announcement.
But the court, today, ruled against Ken Ofori-Atta.
Latest Stories
-
Analysis: How GoldBod’s operations led to a $214 million loss at the BoG
40 seconds -
Why Extending Ghana’s Presidential Term from Four to Five Years Is Not in the Interest of Ghanaians
48 seconds -
Young sanitation diplomat urges children to lead cleanliness drive
9 minutes -
Energy sector shortfall persists; to hit US$1.10bn in 2026 – IMF
10 minutes -
Gov’t secures $30m Chinese grant for new university of science and technology in Damango
20 minutes -
Education Minister commends St. Peter’s SHS for exiting double-track, pledges infrastructure support
24 minutes -
ECG to be privatised – IMF reveals in Staff Report
27 minutes -
Accra Unbuntu Lions Club impacts 500,000 Ghanaians in 5 years of social service
32 minutes -
VALCO Board holds maiden strategic meeting with management
1 hour -
African Festival: Nollywood star Tony Umez joins Nkrumah musical in Accra
1 hour -
U.S. lawyer suggests GRA–SML case is politically motivated; says Ofori-Atta isn’t evading justice
1 hour -
Ghana’s financial sector stability sustained but risks remain – IMF
1 hour -
Revival Concert sees massive turnout for Kweku Smoke
1 hour -
Amenfi Central MP supports completion of CHPS compound at Manso Nkwanta No. 2
1 hour -
Access Bank Ghana reflects on a year of resilience, renewal and impact at end-of-year thanksgiving service
1 hour