Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has officially missed a scheduled appearance before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) today, June 2, due to what his legal team describes as a worsening medical condition.
His legal team have confirmed that their client is currently receiving medical care in the United States and is unable to travel back to Ghana.
According to the team, detailed medical reports and documentation, including information on upcoming surgical procedures, have been submitted to both the OSP and the Human Rights Court.
The absence has reignited concerns over whether the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, will proceed to re-issue a “wanted” declaration against the former minister—a move that had previously triggered legal action.
A recent OSP statement hinted at the possibility of reactivating the declaration should Ofori-Atta fail to comply with today’s meeting.
Mr. Ofori-Atta is currently engaged in a legal standoff with the OSP over this very issue.
He has filed a motion in the Human Rights Court seeking to halt the “wanted” designation and demanding the removal of any related posts from the OSP’s official social media platforms.
The court is expected to deliver its ruling on the matter on June 18, 2025.
Despite missing today’s appearance, Mr. Ofori-Atta is said to be cooperating with the investigation.
His legal team has proposed a virtual interaction under the provisions of the Electronic Transactions Act, allowing him to provide a Cautioned Statement remotely during his medical treatment.
As of now, the OSP has not issued any official notice on whether it will accept the remote arrangement or proceed with further legal action.
