Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will not appear before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as initially scheduled, due to a sudden deterioration in his health. Apexnewsgh reports
Sources close to him have confirmed that Mr. Ofori-Atta is currently unwell and undergoing medical treatment, with scheduled surgical procedures.
His legal team has submitted medical documentation detailing his condition to both the OSP and the Human Rights Court. This development comes amid growing speculation about whether Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng will proceed with plans to re-declare Mr. Ofori-Atta a wanted person should he fail to honour the appointment.
Mr. Ofori-Atta is currently pursuing legal action at the Human Rights Court to challenge his previous designation as a wanted person by the OSP. The court is set to rule on the matter on June 18, 2025. As part of his legal challenge, Mr. Ofori-Atta is also asking the court to compel the OSP to remove previous “wanted” notices from its social media platforms.
In the meantime, sources indicate that Mr. Ofori-Atta has offered to participate in the OSP’s ongoing investigation remotely. His legal team has proposed that a Cautioned Statement be taken via virtual means, in accordance with provisions of the Electronic Transactions Act, while he undergoes medical care.
The OSP has yet to issue any updated statement on how it intends to proceed following the latest development. It remains to be seen whether the OSP will accept Mr. Ofori-Atta’s proposal for remote participation or take further action in the matter.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
