Frank Davies, a member of the legal team representing former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has criticized the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for what he considers unjust treatment of his client.
His criticism comes after Ofori-Atta requested to appear virtually before the OSP due to health issues, following his inability to attend a previously scheduled in-person meeting on June 2.
Although the OSP has yet to officially respond to the virtual appearance request, it previously warned that non-compliance could lead to Ofori-Atta being placed on Interpol’s Red Notice list.
Speaking to Hanson Agyemang of Channel One News, Davies described the threat as unfair, stressing that Ofori-Atta’s health issues are well known and predate the current government’s exit from office. He noted that the former minister has been undergoing treatment abroad for several months, and due to changes in his medical condition, the scheduled in-person meeting should be reconsidered.
Davies acknowledged that an agreement was initially made for Ofori-Atta to appear on June 2, 2025, but insisted the request for a virtual session is both reasonable and medically justified.
He rejected any claims that his client is trying to avoid the process, emphasizing that Ofori-Atta remains committed to cooperating fully with the investigation.
“Is being physically present the only legitimate way to participate in legal proceedings in this country?” Davies asked. “The Electronic Transactions Act still applies — we communicate with people across the globe via video calls every day. Why should this situation be any different?”
