The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has declared former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta a “wanted fugitive”.
At a press conference in Accra on Wednesday morning (Feb 12, 2025), the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, revealed that all indications point out that, Mr Ofori-Atta has absconded from Ghana in an attempt not to avail himself to investigations over alleged corruption.
“OSP declares Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori Atta a wanted fugitive. Mr Ofori Atta, you have two choices, you can return to the jurisdiction voluntarily or face the consequences,” Mr Agyebeng said at the press conference.
The Special Prosecutor also refuted media reports which claimed that officials from the OSP had raided Ofori-Atta’s residence on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
He alleged that the raid was staged by the former Finance Minister in a ruse to mislead the public and court disaffection towards the work of the OSP.
The 5 investigations involving Ken Ofori-Atta that have led to him being declared a fugitive.
Below are the five key cases involving Ken Ofori-Atta, as outlined by the Special Prosecutor:
- Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited & GRA Contract
Mr. Ofori-Atta is under investigation regarding contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for the stated purpose of enhancing revenue assurance in the downstream petroleum sector, upstream petroleum production, and the minerals and metals resources value chain.
- ECG and Beijing Technology Limited Contract Termination
The OSP is probing the termination of a distribution loss reduction and network improvement project contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Beijing Technology Limited.
- National Cathedral Project
Mr. Ofori-Atta is also being investigated over procurement of contractors, materials, activities, and payments in relation to the controversial National Cathedral project.
- Procurement of Ambulances
The former Finance Minister is linked to investigations into contracts awarded by the Ministry of Health (originally initiated by the Ministry for Special Development Initiatives) to Service Ghana Auto Group Limited for the purchase, after-sales service, and maintenance of 307 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 305 CDI ambulances for the National Ambulance Service.
- GRA’s Tax Refund Account Payments
The OSP is probing payments made from and the utilization of the Ghana Revenue Authority’s tax refund account.
Following these allegations, Ken Ofori-Atta has been declared a fugitive, with the Special Prosecutor demanding his immediate return to Ghana to face investigations.
“Ladies and gentlemen of the media the fugitive’s name is Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori Atta,” the Special Prosecutor said.
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