As the OSP Appearance Deadline approaches, all eyes are on Ofori-Atta.

Ghana awaits former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's eagerly awaited appearance before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) with only two weeks left before the June 2 deadline. The GRA-SML contract, ECG-BXC termination, National Cathedral payments, ambulance procurement, and Tax Refund Account administration are among the financial concerns at the heart of the investigation. These matters were the ones that first put him on the OSP's wanted list. After Ofori-Atta promised to return willingly from medical treatment overseas, the OSP withdrew his name; nonetheless, there is still doubt as to whether he will comply with the summons. Though the former minister's silence feeds rumors, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has expressed confidence in his cooperation. The OSP's March 17 warning is still in effect: failure to appear will result in an instant reclassification as a wanted individual.

The case puts Ghana's accountability systems to the test as time goes on. Public trust in anticorruption initiatives will be shaped by Ofori-Atta's decision to attend or face more serious legal action, which will have an impact on political and financial circles.

Source: NewsGhana.com.gh