The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dismissed reports suggesting it has received medical documentation from former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta or his legal team, stating that no such records have been submitted.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 3, the OSP responded to circulating media claims that a hospital report confirming Mr. Ofori-Atta’s ill health had been presented to the office.
The OSP described these claims as misleading, clarifying that the only official correspondence received was a letter from Mr. Ofori-Atta’s lawyers informing them of a change in his health condition—without any supporting medical documentation.
“We wish to place on record that neither Mr. Ofori-Atta nor his lawyers have submitted any such letter to the OSP,” the statement read.
The OSP also expressed concern over the fact that a letter allegedly from a hospital was first shared with the media rather than the agency responsible for the ongoing criminal investigation.
This clarification comes a day after Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, at a press briefing, accused Mr. Ofori-Atta of showing bad faith by failing to cooperate with investigations.
The OSP revealed that Mr. Ofori-Atta’s lawyers had informed the office that their client was battling cancer, which was why he could not honour a summons to appear in person.
However, the OSP stressed that without verified and certified medical records, it cannot accept such claims as justification for his absence.
“To date, no certified medical records or official document from any hospital authority has been submitted to the OSP indicating that Mr. Ofori-Atta is incapacitated or unable to travel to Ghana,” the statement said.
Mr. Ofori-Atta is currently under investigation for alleged corruption-related activities during his tenure as Finance Minister between 2017 and 2024.
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