Ken Ofori-Atta Unable to Appear Before Special Prosecutor Over Health Concerns — Lawyers Request Virtual Engagement

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Daniel Amenyo Ablordey
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Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been unable to honour his scheduled appearance before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on June 2, 2025, due to a sudden decline in his health, according to sources close to the politician.

Health Complications Confirmed by Lawyers

Mr. Ofori-Atta’s legal team has officially informed both the OSP and the Human Rights Court of his current medical condition. Medical reports indicate that the former minister is undergoing treatment and has scheduled surgical procedures that prevent him from being physically present in Ghana at this time. The court has been furnished with all relevant documentation regarding his medical situation.

Request for Virtual Interview Citing Electronic Transactions Act

In light of his condition, Mr. Ofori-Atta has made himself available for an electronic interview, a provision supported by Ghana’s Electronic Transactions Act. This alternative arrangement would allow the OSP to elicit a cautioned statement from him while he continues to receive medical care.

Ken Ofori-Atta Unable to Appear Before Special Prosecutor Over Health Concerns — Lawyers Request Virtual Engagement
Ken Ofori-Atta

Legal Battle with OSP Over “Wanted” Status

This situation unfolds as Ofori-Atta challenges the legality of the OSP’s previous declaration of him as a wanted person. The Human Rights Court is expected to rule on the matter on June 18, 2025. His lawyers have requested the court to instruct the OSP to take down all related posts from its social media platforms and to refrain from reissuing such declarations, especially under the current health-related circumstances.

Despite media speculations that the Special Prosecutor might declare Mr. Ofori-Atta wanted again, legal analysts suggest such an action would be unlikely given the formal health reports submitted and the pending court ruling.

Broader Implications

The case continues to draw public attention, not just for its legal implications, but also for its potential impact on public confidence in Ghana’s justice system and political accountability mechanisms.

Also Read: Ofori-Atta sues OSP for declaring him wanted

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