In exactly two weeks, on June 2, 2025, former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to appear in person before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), following a high-profile investigation into his alleged involvement in a series of controversial financial transactions.
The OSP is probing Mr. Ofori-Atta over several matters, including the Strategic Mobilisation Limited-Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) contract, the termination of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)-BXC agreement, payments related to the National Cathedral project, procurement of ambulances, and the handling of the Tax Refund Account. These investigations initially led to his placement on the OSP’s wanted list, sparking widespread public interest and debate.
However, the OSP later withdrew Mr. Ofori-Atta’s name from the list after confirming he had communicated his intent to voluntarily return to Ghana. According to his legal team, the former minister has been abroad since February to receive medical treatment.
Although Mr. Ofori-Atta is expected back in the country by the end of May, uncertainty remains as to whether he will personally honour the OSP’s summons. While some public figures, including Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, have expressed confidence that Mr. Ofori-Atta will appear, no official confirmation has been issued by the former minister or his representatives in recent times.
In a statement dated March 17, 2025, the OSP made it clear that failure to appear as scheduled will lead to Mr. Ofori-Atta’s immediate reclassification as a wanted person.
As the June 2 deadline approaches, national attention is intensifying. Will Mr. Ofori-Atta return to face the Special Prosecutor, or will his absence trigger a fresh round of legal and political drama? The coming days will be critical in shaping the next phase of this closely watched case.
