Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has described the ongoing corruption allegations investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as ‘puzzling and dismaying.’
In a statement dated February 26, 2025, Ofori-Atta firmly denied any involvement in corruption-related offenses and raised concerns about the handling of the investigation.
Ofori-Atta revealed that he was abroad for medical reasons when the Special Prosecutor invited him to an in-person meeting on February 10 regarding four cases. He clarified that he was not the originating or implementing minister in any of the cases under investigation.
“I immediately responded through my lawyers, indicating my willingness to have them provide the Special Prosecutor with any information he may require to aid in his investigation, given that I will be out of the country for the next few months for medical reasons,” Ofori-Atta stated.
However, he said the Special Prosecutor rejected this offer and insisted on a firm date for his appearance.
The situation escalated on February 11, when armed National Security operatives raided Ofori-Atta’s residence in Accra, an incident that has since sparked widespread debate.
“The Special Prosecutor remarked that I had staged the raid on my own home and, subsequently, launched an international campaign, declaring me a wanted ‘fugitive from justice,'” Ofori-Atta disclosed.
The matter took another turn when the Majority Leader addressed Parliament and apologized for the raid. Following this, the Special Prosecutor rescinded his declaration and proposed a new meeting in June.
Ofori-Atta expressed hope that the Special Prosecutor would allow his legal team to engage directly with the OSP before the scheduled June meeting to resolve the matter swiftly.
“As the longest-serving Finance Minister in this Republic (2017–2024) and encountering the most far-reaching existential crises in our lifetime, I have always acted in the best interests of Ghana and Africa and will continue to do so,” he stressed.
Ofori-Atta urged for a fair and transparent process, emphasizing his commitment to upholding the integrity of his office and the nation. The case continues to draw significant public attention as Ghanaians await further developments.
By Osumanu Al-Hassan/thenewsbulletin24.com