The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a wanted notice for former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta.

In a post on its social media handles, particularly Facebook and X, the OSP noted that this action stems from his failure to appear for questioning regarding multiple corruption-related investigations.

The OSP has indicated that Mr Ofori-Atta may be residing in the United States or the United Kingdom.

The notice, which was made public on February 17, 2025, follows the OSP's declaration of Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice and thus a wanted man.

According to the OSP, he is under investigation for his alleged involvement in several financial irregularities, including the Strategic Mobilization Limited-GRA contract, the termination of the ECG-BXC contract, National Cathedral payments, the ambulance procurement contract, as well as the utilisation of the Tax Refund Account.

The OSP’s declaration of Ofori-Atta as a wanted man was met with mixed reactions. Supporters of the action argue that it demonstrates Ghana’s commitment to accountability and transparency, ensuring that public officials are held responsible for their actions.

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However, critics claim the step is politically motivated, designed to tarnish the reputation of a key figure in the previous administration after some security operatives also stormed his residence in Accra, ostensibly for his arrest.

Some members of the opposition New Patriotic Party have alleged Ofori-Atta is being targeted, insisting that due process must be followed and that he should be given a fair opportunity to respond to the allegations.

Mr Ofori-Atta has not publicly responded to the warrant. His legal representatives, however, have condemned the OSP’s 'wanted' declaration, describing it as a "witch hunt" aimed at discrediting him.

They also explained that Mr Ofori-Atta is seeking medical care abroad, a piece of information they gave to the OSP in their official response to a letter inviting Mr Ofori-Atta to the investigative body.

Meanwhile the OSP is urging the public to provide any information regarding Ofori-Atta’s whereabouts, offering multiple channels, including hotlines and emails.