The National Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has vowed that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will be held accountable for alleged corruption during his tenure.

Speaking in a viral video in circulation on X, formerly Twitter, Mr Asiedu Nketia insisted that no official implicated in corruption would escape justice, regardless of their current whereabouts.

“Wherever Ken Ofori-Atta is hiding, they’d get him to answer questions on the cases of corruption against him. He will come. All of them, every crime they have committed, they would account,” he stated.

His comment comes after the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially declared the former Finance Minister a fugitive in connection with ongoing corruption investigations.

However, the Minority in Parliament has strongly opposed the description, condemning the OSP's action as politically motivated.

General has spoken so just count it done. Hon Johnson Asiedu Nketiah will get Ken Ofori-Atta to submit himself to the laws very soon. pic.twitter.com/P36V07jOQa

— Mahama 2024 president (@CitizenTechiman) February 16, 2025

According to them, the move is an attempt to tarnish Mr Ofori-Atta’s reputation.

Meanwhile, his lawyers have clarified that he is currently out of the country seeking medical care, urging authorities to refrain from misrepresenting his situation.

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However, Mr Nketia assured Ghanaians that the current administration remains committed to enforcing strict accountability measures, even among its members.

“We will tighten the noose on accountability, and even elements within this government who engage in corrupt activities will not go scot-free,” he added.