Ofori-Atta receiving medical treatment abroad – Lawyers to OSP

The lawyers of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta have stated that he is undergoing medical observation and tests, with treatment plans yet to be finalized.

This was in response to the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) directive for Mr. Ofori-Atta to appear in person on February 10, 2025. After an earlier letter dated January 24, 2025, informing Ofori-Atta to appear at the OSP.

According to the lawyers, Mr. Ofori-Atta was unaware of the OSP’s initial letter, as it was left at his security post while he was out of the country.

They further clarified that he had informed both former Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei-Opare and current Chief of Staff Julius Debrah about his medical trip earlier in January.

In a letter dated January 31, the lawyers cited this as the reason for his absence on January 24, 2025, and requested that the OSP reschedule his in-person appearance upon his return to Ghana.

The lawyers also expressed their willingness to provide any necessary information to support the investigation.

The letter surfaced shortly after the OSP held a press conference on February 12, 2025, where Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng declared Mr. Ofori-Atta a fugitive. The declaration was based on allegations of financial loss to the state in several dealings.

The OSP has launched an investigation into suspected corruption and related offences involving multiple contracts, including:

• Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority
• The National Cathedral project
• The Ministry of Health’s procurement of ambulances
• The Electricity Company of Ghana and Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC)

  Before the press conference, security personnel raided Mr. Ofori-Atta’s home in Accra. However, the Special Prosecutor denied any involvement, stating that the raid was staged.