“The OSP May Have Manipulated Evidence To Procure An Arrest Warrant Against Ken Ofori-Atta” – Family Alleges – GhArticles.com
The family of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a formal petition to the National Central Bureau and the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF), demanding the immediate removal of the Red Notice issued against him.
In a strongly worded statement, the family accused Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of manipulating evidence and violating due process to secure an arrest warrant under questionable circumstances. They described the OSP’s actions as a “premeditated vendetta,” claiming it amounted to an abuse of power and a breach of both constitutional and international legal standards.
The Red Notice was issued after Mr. Ofori-Atta allegedly failed to appear for an interrogation on June 2, 2025, in connection with accusations of using public office for private gain. However, the family insists that no formal charges have been filed and that the arrest warrant, dated February 11, 2025, was obtained without a supporting affidavit, a deviation from standard legal procedures.
According to the petition, Mr. Ofori-Atta has been undergoing cancer treatment at the Mayo Clinic in the United States due to complications stemming from COVID-19, and he is scheduled to undergo surgery on June 13. The family asserts that he requested a virtual interview with the OSP due to his health condition, but that request was ignored.
“Rather than acknowledging his medical records and permitting virtual engagement, the OSP chose to portray a critically ill man as a fugitive,” the family’s statement said. They further alleged that the OSP concealed vital medical evidence and rejected offers for remote cooperation, opting instead for a “public lynching” aimed at damaging his reputation.
The family also raised concerns about whether INTERPOL was informed of Mr. Ofori-Atta’s medical status, pending court proceedings, or the absence of formal charges. They argued that if such information had been disclosed, the Red Notice would contravene Articles 2 and 3 of INTERPOL’s Constitution, which safeguard human rights and prohibit political misuse of the system.
A new lawsuit was filed on June 3, challenging both the legality of the arrest warrant and the conduct of the OSP in the matter. The family emphasized that Mr. Ofori-Atta has consistently availed himself to investigative bodies, including CHRAJ, Parliament, and the ECOWAS Court, and has been cleared in each case.
“This is not justice. This is vengeance,” the family declared. “We remain confident that Mr. Ofori-Atta’s rights will be restored and that he will be vindicated when the truth prevails.”
Mr. Ofori-Atta was officially listed as “Wanted” on INTERPOL’s website last week, following the OSP’s request.