When Ken Ofori-Atta is declared a "fugitive," Ghanaians celebrate.

Ghanaians are celebrating after the Office of the Special Prosecutor labeled former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta wanted.

The OSP named him a suspect in four high-profile corruption investigations, including those involving the National Cathedral project, Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML), and two other instances.

After designating him wanted, the OSP ordered Ken Ofori-Atta to return to the nation for questioning.

"The fugitive's name is Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori Atta. Mr. Ofori-Atta is 66 years old. From 2017 to 2024, he served as the republic's minister of finance. Mr. Ofori-Atta left the jurisdiction on or around January 2, 2025. On January 24, 2025, the OSP informed Mr. Ofori-Atta that he was a suspect in four of the cases listed above. Mr. Ofori-Atta was asked to attend an interview in person on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10GMT.Mr. Ofori-Atta authorized his lawyers to inform the OSP that he was out of the jurisdiction indefinitely due to medical reasons..."

Following his new wanted status, some Ghanaians turned to social media to celebrate the occasion.

Read some comments below:

@papakwesi_jr – He own political party leaders wanted him out of office but because his cousin was the president he managed to hold his position. Those who stood against him lost their internal elections ..that’s how powerful he was.

@Lion_Humble1000 – The whole nation is in jubilation for this great news it’s an absolute miracle.

@iam_P2_ – Clear definition of good name is better than riches. A disgrace to his generation.

@iam_P2_ – Clear definition of good name is better than riches. A disgrace to his generation.

@Besure2011 – The wrongdoing of men will follow them. For the many suffering Ghanaians and pensioners, this is a call for accountability and transparency. He always wears a kaftan and quotes scriptures, but his heart is filled with darkness and wickedness.

@GhanaFor4You – He collapsed seven banks as follows ,Unibank Beige bank,Sovereign Bank Construction bank,Royal Bank Capital bank and UT bank which cost the government an amount of Gh¢9.9 billion. GhanaFor4You

@kojododd – He’s a criminal and nation wrecker. Intel pool should immediately arrest and indict him back to Ghana 4 trial. He’s caused so much pain & anguish to many Ghanaians for stealing. He looted state monies transferred it into safe heavens in Cayman Islands etc. lock him up

@mynameis_kofi – He destroyed a whole country for his own personal and family gains … How do u approve payment for ambulance spare parts which costs more than a brand new ambulance just bcos the former presidents child had been given the contract

@sylvesterrOO7 – Chale the man’s image is marred… corruption destroys a good name

@TheAce_Jerseys – Please look for him for us and bring him back to Ghana, he must face Justice. The impunity is sickening

@ClareTergu – In case anyone sees him in your country, help us bring him back to Ghana well, in good shape, sound mind and alive! Thank you all for your cooperation

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