Former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta and wife, Angela Ofori-Atta
Professor Angela Ofori-Atta, wife of the embattled former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has revealed that her husband is expected to recover fully within three months following his recent cancer surgery—provided all goes well during the postoperative period.
Speaking in an interview with Joy FM on Monday, June 16, Professor Ofori-Atta, a clinical psychologist and lecturer at the University of Ghana Medical School, said her husband is recovering steadily.
“We know that he has quite a bit of pain, we know that he has to walk gingerly, and we know that he has to ensure his wounds don’t get infected. These are just some of the things one has to deal with after surgery.
I think the doctors expect significant improvement over time once the wounds heal. There will then be a period of about three months of observation, and hopefully, if all goes well, recovery will be complete.”
Ken Ofori-Atta recently underwent successful prostate cancer surgery in the United States, his wife confirmed. The operation, a robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, was performed on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The procedure reportedly lasted over four hours.
“The doctors are pleased with how the procedure went and will now place him on a postoperative regimen,” Professor Angela Ofori-Atta stated.
Despite the emotional toll, she added that her husband is coping well and remains focused on regaining his strength.
“Our family is truly grateful for the support and prayers of many people and pastors,” she noted.
The announcement sheds light on Ken Ofori-Atta’s recent absence from legal proceedings in Ghana. He is currently under investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over alleged corruption and procurement breaches during his tenure from 2017 to 2024.
The OSP had earlier disclosed that Ofori-Atta missed multiple summons, prompting his designation as a fugitive in February 2025. That label was temporarily lifted after his legal team assured the office that he would appear for questioning on June 2, 2025.
However, he failed to honor that commitment, leading the OSP to reinstate the wanted status.
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng told journalists on June 2, 2025, that Ofori-Atta’s team had cited a cancer diagnosis and upcoming treatment in a letter dated May 28, 2025. While the diagnosis was acknowledged, the OSP stated it had not received sufficient documentation to justify his continued absence.
Ken Ofori-Atta is being investigated in connection with the controversial Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) contract and the financing of the stalled National Cathedral project.
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