After months of declaring former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, a fugitive and placing his name on INTERPOL’s Red Notice list, a Twitter user questioned the status of his case and the apparent delay in extradition

The tweep, named Papa Njoku posted Ofori-Atta's wanted photo by the Office of the Special Prosecutor with the caption; "Like joke like joke this case no go go any where."

Responding to this, the Office of the Special Prosecutor stated that an extradition is not like what is portrayed in movies, but rather follows a formal legal process.

According to the OSP, depending on the nature of the case, the extradition process can either progress swiftly or take significant time.

In Ofori-Atta’s case, the OSP noted that all necessary legal steps have been completed and an official extradition request has been submitted through Ghana’s Attorney-General, who has since initiated the required procedures with United States authorities.

“Extradition is not as portrayed in the movies. It follows a formal legal process. Depending on the circumstances, the process can move quickly or take time. In this particular matter, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has completed all its legal obligations. The official extradition request has been submitted through Ghana’s Attorney-General, who has since initiated the appropriate procedures,” the tweet stated.

The OSP further explained that once U.S. authorities complete their internal legal processes, both the OSP and the Attorney-General will be invited to take custody of Ofori-Atta.

“Therefore, delays should not automatically be seen as obstruction or refusal. Extradition is governed by law, not impulse,” the tweet added.

It will be recalled that in June 2025, the OSP re-declared Ken Ofori-Atta a wanted person after he failed to appear in person before the office despite formal directives.

According to the OSP, its patience with the former minister had “run out” following repeated delays and noncompliance in the ongoing criminal proceedings.

Ofori-Atta’s legal team had previously requested a virtual session, citing medical reasons.

They also submitted documentation to both the OSP and the Human Rights Court, indicating that he was receiving treatment abroad and was unable to travel.

Nonetheless, the OSP insisted that Ofori-Atta must appear in person to respond to investigations into alleged financial misconduct, including money laundering and causing financial loss to the state.

Read the OSP's tweet below: