The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has withdrawn its wanted notice for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who was previously declared a fugitive from justice.
This decision follows communication from Ofori-Atta indicating the date of his voluntary return to Ghana.
The OSP had initially issued a wanted notice for Ofori-Atta in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misconduct.
The charges against Ofori-Atta include involvement in the Strategic Mobilisation-GRA Contract, termination of the ECG-BXC contract, payments related to the National Cathedral, procurement of ambulances, and Utilisation of the Tax Refund Account.
According to a fresh statement from the OSP, Ofori-Atta has communicated his intended return date, leading to the removal of his name from the wanted list.
The OSP has stated that if Ofori-Atta fails to return voluntarily or attend the OSP on a rescheduled date, he will be re-entered on the wanted list, and the OSP will take legal steps to secure his return and attendance.
Meanwhile, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin informed Parliament that Ofori-Atta is expected to return to Ghana in May 2025 after a medical assessment abroad.
Ofori-Atta’s legal representatives have been in contact with the OSP and have confirmed his scheduled return. Ofori-Atta is reportedly prepared to appear for questioning upon his arrival.
A letter from Ofori-Atta’s lawyers explained that he is unable to return before six to eight weeks after a surgical intervention scheduled for March 20-21.
Taking into account the surgery and recovery period, Ofori-Atta expects to be back in Ghana between May 14 and 30, 2025.
