OSP Probe: Ofori-Atta will return to Ghana in May – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has announced that former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, is expected to return to Ghana in May 2025 following a medical assessment abroad.

His statement comes after the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) declared Ofori-Atta wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into corruption-related offenses. The OSP also urged the public to provide any information regarding his whereabouts.

Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Afenyo-Markin stated that the former minister’s legal representatives have been in contact with the OSP and have confirmed his scheduled return.

He added that Ofori-Atta is prepared to appear for an in-person interrogation upon his arrival.

The case has generated significant public interest, with the OSP intensifying efforts to ensure accountability in financial governance.

A letter from the ex-finance minister’s lawyers read by the Minority leader in the Chamber said: “We acknowledge receipt of your letter dated February 17, 2025, we respectfully indicate that our client who is much due for his return cannot be any time before six to eight weeks of his possible surgical intervention as stated in the hospital’s letter.

“Our clients hold that taking into account surgical dates from March 20 to 21, and his recuperation period he should be able to be back into the jurisdiction between May 14 and 30, 2025. We hope you take note of this date and same can guide your office in fixing a day for the in-person of our client to your office,” he stated.

The Special Prosecutor’s several charges preferred against Ofori-Atta included involvement in the Strategic Mobilisation-GRA Contract, termination of the ECG-BXC contract, payments related to the National Cathedral, procurement of ambulances, and Utilisation of the Tax Refund Account.