Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor has maintained that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta remains a wanted fugitive, despite a recent ruling by a United States immigration judge stating that there was no evidence linking him to criminal conduct.
In a statement, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) clarified that the U.S. immigration proceedings and its ongoing criminal investigations in Ghana are separate legal matters. According to the OSP, the immigration judge’s decision does not affect its investigations or alter Ofori-Atta’s status under Ghanaian law.
The anti-corruption agency reiterated that the former Finance Minister has failed to honour invitations to appear before investigators regarding several ongoing investigations, leading to his continued designation as a wanted person.
The OSP stressed that it remains committed to ensuring accountability and due process, insisting that Mr Ofori-Atta must return to Ghana to assist with investigations into matters under review.
The development has reignited public debate over the legal and political implications of the case, with observers closely monitoring the next steps in both the Ghanaian and U.S. legal processes.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has reaffirmed that it will continue to pursue all lawful avenues to secure Mr Ofori-Atta’s appearance before investigators as the investigations proceed.
