Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Hassan Tampuli, has called on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to consider and accept a request from former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, for a virtual session in response to ongoing investigations.
Mr. Tampuli’s comments come in the wake of the OSP’s announcement that it would initiate processes for an INTERPOL red notice against Mr. Ofori-Atta after he failed to honour repeated invitations for questioning.
Speaking to the media, Hassan Tampuli argued that in an era of digital advancement, the OSP should make use of available technologies to facilitate engagement. “What is important for me is that there are other options available for Ken Ofori-Atta to engage the OSP,” he said. “I think the OSP should take advantage of this medium. In this era of digitisation, we should be able to see some amount of change. The OSP should take advantage of this digital platform and engage him.”
Mr. Ofori-Atta had cited medical complications in requesting a virtual session. However, the OSP has insisted that no medical report has been submitted to justify his absence, leading to what it describes as an act of bad faith. The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, revealed the decision to initiate processes for an INTERPOL red notice during a press conference in Accra on Monday, June 2, citing the former minister’s non-compliance.
The OSP’s decision has sparked a debate about the use of technology in investigations and the balance between cooperation and enforcement. Mr. Tampuli’s suggestion highlights the need for flexibility and adaptability in modern investigations.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether the OSP will reconsider its stance and engage with Mr. Ofori-Atta through virtual means.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
