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Attorney General Dominic Ayine explains decision to drop charges against Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama

Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine has revealed that a recommendation from the Prosecutions Division of the Attorney General’s Department advised...

NPP MP Ekow Vincent Assafuah to challenge Mahama’s ‘unjust’ dismissals in court

Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Ekow Vincent Assafuah, has announced plans to take legal action against what he describes...

**Ken Ofori-Atta declared wanted by OSP; lawyers respond** The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive and placed him on its wanted list for failing to appear for questioning in ongoing corruption-related investigations. According to Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, Ofori-Atta repeatedly ignored invitations to answer questions regarding multiple cases, including the loss reduction contract between ECG and Beijing Jao, procurement related to the National Cathedral, Health Ministry contracts with Service Ghana Auto Limited/Ambulances, and the SML-GRA deal. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Agyebeng stated, *“Consequently, the OSP declares Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta a wanted person. He is a fugitive from the law.”* However, Ofori-Atta’s lawyers have responded, disputing the characterization. In a letter, they stated that their client was unaware of the OSP’s invitation at the time it was issued, as the letter—dated January 24, 2025—was left at his security post while he was outside the country for medical reasons. The letter further explained that Ofori-Atta had informed both the former and current Chiefs of Staff about his medical trip abroad and is currently undergoing observation and tests. His legal team assured the OSP that they would notify the office once he is in a position to return to Ghana, adding that they remain available to provide any required information to aid investigations in the meantime. The OSP has reiterated its commitment to taking all necessary measures to ensure Ofori-Atta appears before it for questioning.

Ken Ofori-Atta unaware of OSP invitation – Lawyers

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive and placed him...

OSP investigates alleged corruption at NPA, MIIF

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched investigations into alleged corruption at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and...

Six GES, CAGD officials to face trial over payroll fraud – OSP

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed criminal charges against six government officials for their alleged roles in...

OSP denies involvement in alleged raid on Ken Ofori-Atta’s home

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has denied any involvement in the reported raid on the home of former...

Government seeks legal opinion on Lebara Ghana, Smart Infraco Ghana, Kelni GVG contracts

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations has requested a legal opinion from the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice...

Mahama orders NIB probe into National Service Authority ghost names scandal

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) to launch an immediate probe into the operations of...

OSP declares former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been declared a fugitive by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). At a...

Attorney General justified in dropping Godfred Dame cases – Felix Kwakye Ofosu

Minister of State for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has defended the Attorney General’s decision to drop certain high-profile court...