Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has initiated fresh legal proceedings against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), seeking to block the agency from branding him as a fugitive.

His latest court action aims to prevent the OSP from publicly labeling him as “a wanted person” on its digital platforms.

In his suit, Ofori-Atta contends that the OSP’s decision to display his photograph and details on social media undermines his rights to fair administrative processes. He argues that this move contradicts prior assurances from the anti-corruption agency, further insisting that the public notices have caused undue harm to his reputation.

As part of his legal demands, the former minister is requesting a mandatory court order to compel the OSP to remove all references to him as a wanted individual. Additionally, he is seeking an interlocutory injunction to halt any further press statements or publications reinforcing that designation.

Ofori-Atta’s legal team maintains that these actions infringe on his fundamental rights, including personal liberty and freedom of movement, as protected by the 1992 Constitution. They assert that the OSP’s approach lacks due process and constitutes an overreach of its mandate.

The case is expected to be heard in April 2025. Should the court grant the injunction, the Special Prosecutor will be barred from making further public pronouncements on Ofori-Atta’s alleged fugitive status until a final judgment is rendered.