US EditionGhana Declares Ex-Finance Minister Ofori-Atta Wanted Again
- Ghana's Special Prosecutor declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta wanted again on June 2, 2025, after he failed to appear in Accra.
- This second declaration follows an earlier one in February that was lifted for medical reasons when Ofori-Atta's lawyers argued he needed treatment abroad.
- The investigation centers on his suspected involvement in corrupt activities linked to contracts with Strategic Mobilisation Limited, financial matters connected to the National Cathedral initiative, as well as additional transactions during his time as Finance Minister starting in 2017.
- The Special Prosecutor emphasized that Ken Ofori-Atta, who is under criminal investigation, does not have the authority to determine the manner in which the investigation is conducted, and as a result, an INTERPOL Red Notice has been issued for his extradition.
- The Special Prosecutor's team demands Ken Ofori-Atta appear in person to cooperate with ongoing investigations, declining his legal team's request for virtual interviews despite his medical treatment abroad.
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When Ken Ofori-Atta apologised to Ghanaians over economic hardship - Live Ghana TV
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