In a dramatic turn of events, former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and its head, Kissi Agyebeng. Apexnewsgh reports
Ofori-Atta accuses the OSP of illegally declaring him a wanted person, causing significant harm to his reputation and undue stress.
The lawsuit, submitted to the Accra High Court on March 13, 2025, seeks compensation and a declaration that the OSP’s actions contravened Ofori-Atta’s fundamental human rights. According to his legal representatives, the public declaration made on February 12 resulted in irreparable harm to his reputation.
Ofori-Atta’s legal team takes issue with three key points:
– Lack of Legal Mandate: The OSP has no legal authority to use media briefings to declare individuals wanted. Such declarations fall under police jurisdiction and require court approval.
– Exceeding Authority: By declaring Ofori-Atta wanted without proper legal basis, the OSP allegedly exceeded its authority under the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act and Regulations.
– Human Rights Violations: The alleged unlawful declaration infringes on Ofori-Atta’s personal liberty and freedom of movement, as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution and international human rights obligations.
Despite the OSP’s claim to have removed Ofori-Atta’s name from the wanted list on February 18, his legal team argues that the damage has already been done. Ofori-Atta remains listed on the OSP’s website as a wanted individual, further exacerbating the harm to his reputation.
The lawsuit marks a significant development in the ongoing saga between Ofori-Atta and the OSP. As the case unfolds, it will be interesting to see how the court rules on the matter.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
