ACCRA, Ghana – The family of former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta on Monday, June 9, 2025, accused the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of a “vendetta,” alleging abuse of power and manipulation of judicial processes. The family announced immediate steps to have an INTERPOL Red Notice, which lists Mr. Ofori-Atta as a fugitive, withdrawn and deleted.
In a press statement, the Ofori-Atta family claimed the OSP “deliberately suppressed and manipulated evidence” to secure an arrest warrant on February 11, 2025, for the broad offence of “using public office for private profit.” They contend that court records lack a supporting affidavit, a mandatory requirement under Ghanaian procedure, yet the warrant was obtained and transmitted to INTERPOL via the Ghana Police Service.
The family further alleged that the OSP’s declaration of Mr. Ofori-Atta as a fugitive in February 2025, made through a media briefing, was a violation of his constitutional rights. This declaration, they stated, infringed upon his personal liberty, freedom of movement, and right to health, prompting a legal challenge at the Human Rights Court. Despite a pending ruling set for June 18, the family claims the OSP has shown contempt for the court by repeating the declaration.
The statement detailed Mr. Ofori-Atta’s ongoing health issues, including a cancer diagnosis requiring surgery on June 13, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic.
The family stated that Mr. Ofori-Atta had offered to participate in a video-recorded interview due to his condition, an offer they say the OSP rejected, insisting on a personal appearance.
They described the OSP’s recent reposting of Mr. Ofori-Atta’s wanted poster as a “theatrical stunt” and a “public lynching” aimed at humiliating him.
The family maintains that Mr. Ofori-Atta has consistently provided medical documentation and has been transparent about his health.
They revealed that the OSP had previously agreed to an in-person interview on June 2 but later denied knowledge of his health condition despite receiving formal notice and supporting medical documents regarding his cancer diagnosis and upcoming surgery.
In light of these developments, Mr. Ofori-Atta’s legal team has reportedly contacted the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) to inquire whether the ongoing legal suits, medical reports, and cancer diagnosis were disclosed before the Red Notice request, raising questions about potential violations of INTERPOL’s constitution.
The family asserted that the OSP’s actions reflect a “vendetta” designed to politically destroy Mr. Ofori-Atta, rather than a pursuit of justice. They affirmed that once his surgery and recovery are complete, Mr. Ofori-Atta will return to Ghana to face the OSP, expressing confidence in his vindication.
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