Ofori-Atta’s health prevents him from appearing before OSP on June 2. Davies, Frank
According to people close to former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta, he will not be in Ghana on June 2 as scheduled to appear before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
They explain that this is because his health unexpectedly deteriorated.
Ofori-Atta’s legal team has formally informed the OSP of this development, along with related medical records, according to Frank Davies, Director of Legal Affairs for the NPP.
The Human Rights Court has also been made aware of the facts, he continued.
According to a number of media sites over the weekend, if Mr. Ofori-Atta does not show up, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng would think about issuing another wanted order.
However, Mr. Frank Davies stated that such an action would be extremely abnormal given the current medical situation and ongoing legal processes.
Mr. Ofori-Atta has already sued the Human Rights Court, arguing that the OSP’s original designation of him as a wanted person was unlawful.
The court has set June 18, 2025, as the date for its decision.
On Thursday, May 28, 2025, the OSP itself posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account to accept this legal challenge.
The post verified that the Human Rights Court had postponed the case until June 18 in order to rule on Mr. Ofori-Atta’s application to prevent the OSP from making any more announcements and to have earlier declarations taken down from its social media accounts.
The OSP is contesting the motion, which was argued by the previous Finance Minister’s legal team.
“In light of the OSP’s acknowledgement of the court proceedings, it is highly unlikely that, as of June 1, 2025, the office would legitimately issue a renewed threat to declare Mr. Ofori-Atta wanted, contrary to the claims made by some media reports,” stated Frank Davies.
Joy News sources claim that Mr. Ofori-Atta’s solicitors have provided the court with comprehensive medical records, including planned surgery.
In accordance with the requirements of the Electronic Transactions Act, Mr. Ofori-Atta has also indicated his willingness to participate in an electronic interview with the OSP in order to provide a cautioned statement while he continues his medical treatment, according to sources.
