Kissi Agyebeng [L] and Kofi Tonto

Kofi Tonto, a political aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has launched a scathing criticism of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), urging it to focus on legal proceedings instead of public press conferences in its dealings with former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM, Mr. Tonto questioned the credibility and effectiveness of the OSP under Kissi Agyebeng, suggesting that the office has held “more press conferences than cases won.”

"The Office of the Special Prosecutor is wasting public resources," Tonto said. "If they truly have evidence against Ken Ofori-Atta, they should have gone to court long ago instead of playing to the gallery."

He further argued that the former Finance Minister does not need to be physically present in Ghana for a legal process to begin against him, adding that any delay in prosecution rests squarely on the OSP’s inefficiency.

“If you have a solid case, go to court. You don’t need him in Ghana to start the legal process,” Tonto insisted. “This constant media trial without substance is only eroding public trust and wasting taxpayers’ money.”

His comments come in response to recent statements and press releases from the OSP declaring Ken Ofori-Atta wanted over alleged financial misconduct.

Tonto believes these tactics are politically motivated and lack the seriousness expected from an independent prosecutorial body.