Sources close to Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta have confirmed that he will not appear before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Monday, Junecheduled due to an unexpected deterioration in his health 2, as earlier s.
His legal team has formally communicated the development to the OSP and the Human Rights Court, submitting medical reports that detail his current condition and outline scheduled surgical procedures.
This comes amid heightened speculation over whether the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, will proceed to re-declare Mr Ofori-Atta a wanted person if he fails to honour the appointment on Monday, June 2.
An earlier statement by the OSP suggested that such a move is imminent.
Mr Ofori-Atta has an ongoing legal battle at the Human Rights Court challenging his earlier designation as a wanted person. The case is set for ruling on June 18, 2025.
In a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on May 28, the OSP acknowledged the ongoing court process:
“The Human Rights Court has adjourned to 18 June 2025 for a ruling on a motion filed by former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta, seeking to restrain the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from declaring him wanted, among other reliefs.
Mr Ofori-Atta is also asking the court to order the OSP to remove previous declarations from its social media platforms. His motion was moved by his legal team and is being contested by the OSP. The court will deliver its ruling on the matter on 18 June 2025.”
Meanwhile, sources say Mr Ofori-Atta has offered to participate in the OSP’s investigation virtually, in line with provisions under the Electronic Transactions Act. This would allow the OSP to obtain a Cautioned Statement from him remotely while he undergoes treatment.
The OSP is yet to issue any fresh official communication on how it intends to proceed.
Key Issues Under Investigation
Petroleum and Minerals Revenue Assurance
– Contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
Electricity Company Contract Termination
– Termination of a contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana and Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC).
National Cathedral Project
– Procurement procedures and financial transactions related to the National Cathedral.
Ambulance Procurement
– A Ministry of Health contract with Service Ghana Auto Group Limited for the purchase and maintenance of 307 ambulances.
GRA Tax P-Fund Management
– Handling and disbursement of funds from the Tax P-Fund Account of the GRA.
