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Ofori-Atta’s Digital Date with Justice- Is The Ghost In The Machine Running Away From Justice?

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Accra, Ghana – The political drama surrounding former Finance Minister , Ken Ofori-Atta, took another unexpected turn today, as a crucial face-to-face appearance before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) was scuttled by what his team describes as “unexpected negative changes in health circumstances.” This development comes just months after the OSP dramatically declared Ofori-Atta a “wanted person” and a “fugitive from justice” on February 12, 2025, sending shockwaves through Ghana’s political landscape.


According to Kwesi Botchway Jnr, a prominent member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communication Team, Ofori-Atta “will not be physically present in Ghana on June 2nd as originally agreed.” Instead, the former Finance Minister, a figure synonymous with Ghana’s economic policy for years, will reportedly avail himself for an electronic interview with the OSP. This digital rendezvous, a stark departure from traditional legal proceedings, is said to be “permitted by the Electronic Transactions Act for the purposes of eliciting a Cautioned Statement while he continues with his medicals.”


The image of a high-profile figure, once a constant presence in the halls of power, now engaging with the justice system from a remote, undisclosed location, paints a compelling picture. It raises questions about the intersection of health, justice, and the ever-evolving technological landscape. Is this a shrewd legal maneuver, a genuine health crisis, or something more?


For months, the OSP has been meticulously building cases against Ofori-Atta, with a spotlight on several high-stakes investigations that have captivated the nation:

  • Petroleum and Minerals Revenue Assurance: A deep dive into the opaque contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Whispers of irregularities have long swirled around this critical revenue stream.
  • Electricity Company Contract Termination: The abrupt termination of a contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana and Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC) has left many scratching their heads, with allegations of impropriety lurking in the shadows.
  • National Cathedral Project: Perhaps the most emotionally charged of the investigations, the National Cathedral project’s procurement procedures and financial transactions have been under intense scrutiny. This grand architectural endeavor, envisioned as a symbol of national unity, has instead become a lightning rod for controversy.
  • Ambulance Procurement: A Ministry of Health contract with Service Ghana Auto Group Limited for the purchase and maintenance of 307 ambulances has raised serious questions about value for money and transparency in life-saving equipment procurement.
  • GRA Tax P-Fund Management: The handling and disbursement of funds from the Tax P-Fund Account of the GRA are also under the microscope, with concerns about potential mismanagement of public funds.
    As the OSP continues its relentless pursuit of accountability, Ofori-Atta’s digital appearance marks a new chapter in this unfolding saga. Will the electronic interview provide the answers the OSP seeks, or will it simply add another layer of intrigue to a case already brimming with it?
    The nation watches, keenly aware that the outcome of these investigations could significantly reshape Ghana’s political and economic future. The ghost, it seems, is ready to speak – but only through the machine.

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