Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Declared Wanted by Special Prosecutor
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a wanted fugitive over his alleged involvement in multiple high-profile corruption cases.
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng made the announcement during a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, marking a significant escalation in the government’s anti-corruption efforts.
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According to the OSP, Ofori-Atta, who served as Finance Minister from 2017 to 2024, is under investigation for his role in several major financial scandals. These include alleged irregularities in contractual agreements between Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) concerning revenue assurance in the petroleum and minerals sectors.
He is also being investigated for procurement and payment controversies surrounding the National Cathedral project, as well as his involvement in the termination of a contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Beijing Technology Limited, which was intended to reduce distribution losses.
Additionally, questions about the procurement process and financial dealings related to purchasing 307 ambulances for the National Ambulance Service through Service Ghana Auto Group Limited have been raised.
Special Prosecutor Agyebeng revealed that Ofori-Atta left Ghana on or around January 2, 2025, and has since failed to comply with multiple requests from the OSP to appear for questioning. On January 24, the OSP officially informed him of his status as a suspect and instructed him to appear for an interview on February 10. However, his legal team claimed he was abroad receiving medical treatment. Agyebeng, however, dismissed this explanation, describing the medical report provided as “concocted” and casting doubt on its authenticity.
“The fugitive’s name is Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta. He is a wanted person and must return to Ghana immediately,” Agyebeng declared, warning that failure to comply would lead to extradition measures. He also addressed reports of an alleged OSP raid on Ofori-Atta’s residence on February 11, dismissing them as a fabrication intended to discredit the investigation.
