Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin has disclosed that former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to return to Ghana in May this year following a medical assessment abroad.
According to a report by myjoyonline.com, Afenyo-Markin made these remarks while addressing Parliament on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Afenyo-Markin stated that Ofori-Atta’s legal representatives have been in contact with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and confirmed his scheduled return.
He added that Ofori-Atta is willing to appear for an in-person interrogation upon his arrival.
“The legal team of the former minister has been in communication with the OSP and has indicated that he is scheduled to return between May 14 and 30, 2025. He is prepared to present himself for questioning upon his arrival,” he stated.
He also read a letter from Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyers, explaining the reasons for his absence and confirming his expected return.
“We respectfully indicate that our client, who is due for his return, cannot travel before six to eight weeks post-surgical intervention, as indicated in the hospital’s letter. Considering the scheduled surgery between March 20 and 21 and the necessary recovery period, our client expects to be back in Ghana between May 14 and 30, 2025. We hope this timeline will guide your office in scheduling an in-person appearance,” the letter stated.
Meanwhile, the OSP has removed Ofori-Atta from its wanted list, rescheduling his questioning based on his confirmed return date.
Background
At a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng disclosed that all indications suggest Ofori-Atta has absconded from Ghana to evade investigations into alleged corruption.
He stated that Ofori-Atta has two choices; either return to the jurisdiction voluntarily or face the consequences.
The former finance minister is under investigation regarding contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for revenue assurance in the petroleum and minerals sectors.
Another investigation concerns the termination of a contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Beijing Technology Limited for distribution loss reduction and network improvement.
He is also being investigated over procurement, payments, and activities related to the controversial National Cathedral project.
Additionally, he has been linked to contracts awarded by the Ministry of Health initially through the Ministry for Special Development Initiatives to Service Ghana Auto Group Limited for the purchase and maintenance of 307 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 305 CDI ambulances for the National Ambulance Service.
Furthermore, the OSP is examining payments made from and the utilization of the Ghana Revenue Authority’s tax refund account.
Following these allegations, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng demanded Ofori-Atta’s immediate return to Ghana to face investigations.
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