OSP denies claims of refusing to help AG extradite Ken Ofori-Atta

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dismissed claims that it is refusing to cooperate with the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, in efforts to extradite former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, to Ghana to face criminal charges.

According to a report by myjoyonline.com, sources close to the OSP say the "Matter is receiving the needed attention."

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In January 2025, the OSP identified the former minister as a suspect in several corruption-related cases, including alleged irregularities in contracts with Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), expenditures linked to the National Cathedral project, and issues in health and tax refund operations.

He was first declared a fugitive from justice in February 2025 after failing to honour repeated summonses by the OSP.

Ken Ofori-Atta's lawyers later requested that his name be removed from the wanted list, promising he would return.

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In June 2025, after he again failed to appear before the OSP on the agreed date, his fugitive status was reinstated, with the OSP indicating it would pursue extradition steps and maintain the Interpol Red Notice.

Ten months after being first declared a fugitive, Ken Ofori-Atta has neither been arrested in the US nor voluntarily returned to Ghana.

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