The family of Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s former Finance Minister, has launched a scathing critique against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), accusing it of pursuing a “premeditated vendetta” through a series of alleged procedural and human rights violations.

The controversy comes in the wake of an INTERPOL Red Notice issued against Ofori-Atta, who is currently receiving cancer treatment in the United States.

🔴 Key Accusations from Ofori-Atta’s Family


In a detailed statement issued on Monday, June 9, the family alleges:

  • The Red Notice was obtained based on manipulated evidence and concealed medical information.

  • The arrest warrant from February 11, 2025, lacked an affidavit and was not accompanied by formal charges.

  • The OSP’s declaration of Ofori-Atta as a fugitive was done via media briefings, not through a legal process.

  • The OSP ignored verified medical records and refused virtual interview requests for a man they say is undergoing cancer surgery on June 13.

  • A new lawsuit filed on June 3 challenges the legality of the warrant and the OSP’s conduct.

⚖️ Legal and Human Rights Concerns


The family has petitioned both INTERPOL’s Commission for the Control of Files (CCF) and Ghana’s National Central Bureau, demanding the immediate deletion of the Red Notice. They argue it violates:

  • Due process and constitutional protections

  • International law, particularly Articles 2 and 3 of INTERPOL’s constitution — which prohibit politically motivated actions and protect individuals’ right to health.

🏥 Medical Condition: “Running from Surgery, Not Justice”


Ofori-Atta, the family claims, is not fleeing justice but instead preparing for major cancer-related surgery at the Mayo Clinic.

They accuse the OSP of turning a medical crisis into a public spectacle, portraying a seriously ill man as a fugitive while refusing to accommodate remote cooperation — a right they argue is permitted under Ghanaian law.

🧾 OSP Investigations: Alleged Cases Involving Ofori-Atta


Despite the medical and legal concerns raised, the OSP has listed Ofori-Atta as wanted in connection with five major investigations:

  1. Petroleum and Minerals Revenue Assurance
    (Contract between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd and the GRA)

  2. Electricity Company Contract Termination
    (ECG’s terminated agreement with Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology – BXC)

  3. National Cathedral Project
    (Financial and procurement irregularities)

  4. Ambulance Procurement Deal
    (307 ambulances contract with Service Ghana Auto Group Ltd)

  5. GRA Tax P-Fund Management
    (Handling of Tax P-Fund disbursements)

🔄 Next Steps: Court Ruling & Surgery


  • A Human Rights Court ruling is expected on June 18, which may determine whether the OSP’s actions are legally defensible.

  • Ofori-Atta is scheduled for surgery on June 13, after which his family says he will return to face due process.

🗣️ Family’s Final Word


“Mr. Ofori-Atta has never fled from accountability,” the statement read. “He stood before CHRAJ, Parliament, and the ECOWAS Court and was cleared. This is not justice — this is vengeance.”

They added that upon recovery, the former minister will return to face lawful inquiry, confident that the truth will vindicate him.

🔍 Summary


This dramatic clash pits Ghana’s foremost anti-corruption institution against one of its most high-profile former officials — now battling cancer abroad.

The outcome could shape public trust in Ghana’s accountability institutions, as well as test the balance between justice and human rights in politically sensitive cases.

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