Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng [L] and Ken Ofori-Atta

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has questioned why former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta appears to expect special treatment in the ongoing investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

Addressing a press conference on Monday, June 2, 2025, Agyebeng expressed frustration over Ofori-Atta’s repeated refusal to physically appear before the OSP, despite months of engagement.

“What is so special about Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta that he thinks he can lie on his bed somewhere and, on his say-so, without any evidence, claim, ‘I’m unwell, I can’t show up?’” Agyebeng asked.

“Even a former president showed up when invited. Have you forgotten? He was served the same process and complied, much less a former finance minister,” he added.

The Special Prosecutor indicated that Ofori-Atta has been uncooperative since January 2025, describing his conduct as “untruthful.”

According to Agyebeng, the former minister has had more than enough time to submit credible medical records to support his claim of ill health but has consistently failed to do so.

“If he is sick, he should provide a medical report. He is not the only one receiving treatment in the U.S. We know what real medical reports look like, signed by hospital administrators and reviewed through detailed analysis,” he stated.

The OSP also dismissed a recent attempt by Ofori-Atta’s lawyers to arrange a video-recorded interview and submit a biopsy report, describing the move as a belated effort to avoid accountability.

Agyebeng noted that such flexibility could have been considered months ago—not after repeated delays and shifting narratives.

He further revealed that Ofori-Atta failed to notify the OSP when his planned surgery in March was cancelled, despite a clear agreement to return to Ghana by June 2, 2025.

“Since March 21, Ken knew no surgery was to be performed and sat indolently. That’s why we’ve ended this process and placed him on the wanted list,” Agyebeng stated.

Following this development, Ofori-Atta has been formally declared wanted.

The OSP has initiated both an INTERPOL Red Notice and extradition proceedings.
Criminal charges are also expected to be filed in due course.

“No person is beyond the enquiry of the OSP. We will take all necessary steps to ensure he is brought back to face justice,” Kissi Agyebeng emphasised.

Ken Ofori-Atta is under investigation for several alleged cases of corruption during his time in office.

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