Former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta
Former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, was scheduled to appear before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) today, June 2, 2025, as part of investigations into five allegations of graft during his tenure under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
However, his legal representatives have indicated that he remains outside the country due to health concerns.
The OSP formally notified Ofori-Atta, in January 2025, that he was a suspect in five distinct cases and ordered him to present himself in person on February 10, 2025.
His lawyers later informed the OSP that he was abroad indefinitely for medical treatment and offered to represent him in his absence.
This GhanaWeb report looks at the five major investigations Ofori-Atta is expected to face:
1. Revenue Assurance Contracts: Examining agreements between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) concerning petroleum and mineral revenue oversight.
2. National Cathedral Project: Scrutinising procurement processes and financial transactions linked to the construction of the National Cathedral.
3. Ambulance Procurement: Investigating a Ministry of Health contract with Service Ghana Auto Group Limited for the acquisition and maintenance of 307 ambulances.
4. Electricity Company Contract Termination: Assessing the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of a contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana and Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC).
5. GRA Tax P-Fund Management: Reviewing the handling and distribution of funds from the Tax P-Fund Account managed by the GRA.
Meanwhile, a report by citinewsroom.com indicates that Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team has formally notified the Human Rights Court and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) about his inability to appear in person, citing medical reasons.
The team has submitted medical records detailing his current health condition and upcoming surgeries.
Additionally, Ofori-Atta has petitioned the court to direct the OSP to remove previous statements about him from its social media accounts.
The OSP acknowledged the ongoing judicial proceedings in a post on its official X account on May 28 stating, “The Human Rights Court has adjourned to 18 June 2025 for a ruling on a motion filed by former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta, seeking to restrain the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from declaring him wanted, among other reliefs.
“His motion was moved by his legal team and is being contested by the OSP. The court will deliver its ruling on the matter on 18 June 2025.”
Sources further suggest that, in line with the Electronic Transactions Act, Ofori-Atta has expressed willingness to participate in the OSP’s investigation remotely.
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