The family of former Ghanaian Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has strongly condemned the actions of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), led by Kissi Agyebeng, accusing it of abuse of administrative powers and conducting a "premeditated vendetta." The accusations stem from an ongoing investigation into Mr. Ofori-Atta and the subsequent issuance of an INTERPOL Red Notice declaring him a wanted man for allegedly "using public office for profit." In a press statement issued around June 9, 2025, the family demanded the immediate withdrawal of the Red Notice and confirmed they have formally petitioned the National Central Bureau and the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) for its deletion.

The family alleges that the OSP deliberately manipulated evidence and circumvented judicial protocols to secure an arrest warrant against Mr. Ofori-Atta dated February 11, 2025. They contend that this warrant was procured under "unusual circumstances," possibly without a filed affidavit, and that no formal charges have been stated against Mr. Ofori-Atta beyond the accusation on the warrant. Furthermore, they criticized the OSP's use of media briefings to declare Mr. Ofori-Atta a fugitive, describing these actions as "unlawful" and tantamount to a "public lynching." The family highlighted that the OSP disregarded a pending Human Rights Court ruling scheduled for June 18, 2025, concerning the OSP's earlier declaration of Mr. Ofori-Atta as wanted.

A significant point of contention is Mr. Ofori-Atta's health. The family stated he is currently in the United States receiving medical treatment at the Mayo Clinic for cancer, discovered after post-COVID-19 complications, with a surgery scheduled for June 13, 2025. They assert that Mr. Ofori-Atta had offered to participate in a video-recorded interview (VRI) to assist the OSP's investigation, given his medical condition, but this proposal was rejected by the OSP, which insisted on his personal attendance. The family argues that the OSP deliberately suppressed or ignored medical evidence provided, including a letter from Mayo Clinic, and chose to portray a man scheduled for cancer surgery as a fugitive.

The INTERPOL Red Notice, made public on June 5, 2025, describes Mr. Ofori-Atta, aged 65, and states he is wanted for "Using Public Office for Profit." The OSP believes he is in the United States and seeks international assistance for his provisional arrest pending extradition or voluntary surrender. This was the second time the OSP declared him wanted, the first being in February 2025 when he was labeled a “fugitive from justice” for failing to appear before investigators regarding several high-profile corruption cases. These cases reportedly include matters linked to the National Cathedral project, a revenue assurance deal with Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML), the termination of an ECG-BXC contract, an ambulance procurement contract, and tax refund account utilization. The OSP re-declared Mr. Ofori-Atta wanted on June 2, 2025.

The family's legal team is now questioning whether INTERPOL was fully informed about Mr. Ofori-Atta's medical condition, the ongoing Human Rights Court proceedings, and other relevant details when the Red Notice was sought. They argue that had these facts been disclosed, the filing would have violated Articles 2 and 3 of INTERPOL’s constitution, which protect the right to health and prohibit political abuse. The family vehemently denies that Mr. Ofori-Atta is evading justice, citing his past cooperation with various state investigative bodies, including CHRAJ, Parliament, and the ECOWAS Court of Justice, where he was subsequently cleared of allegations. They describe the OSP's actions as fitting "the definition of Vendetta for making the destruction of life a sport for political audiences."

In summary, the family decries the OSP's methods as characterized by the use of office for vendetta, deliberate suppression of evidence, denial of due process, violation of human rights, and breach of administrative justice. They reiterated that Mr. Ofori-Atta is not a fugitive but is fighting for his life and will return to Ghana to meet with the OSP in person once his surgical procedure, treatment, and recuperation are complete. They expressed confidence that his rights will be restored and he will ultimately be acquitted.