Legal representatives of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta have informed the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) that their client is currently undergoing medical treatment in the United States and is unable to honor an invitation for questioning.

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In a letter dated February 7, 2025, and sighted by The Independent Ghana, Mr. Ofori-Atta’s lawyers responded to the OSP’s February 5 directive, requesting that any in-person appearance be rescheduled to accommodate his medical treatment schedule.

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“Our client is receiving medical attention at Mayo Clinic in the USA, detailing his appointment and timelines suggestive of a post-March date when our client may be able to be in Ghana,” the letter stated.

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“We shall be grateful if any attendance in person required by your august office is fixed taking into account the medical report from his doctors,” it added.

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This response follows the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, declaring Mr. Ofori-Atta a fugitive during a press conference on Wednesday, February 12.

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The OSP has accused the former minister of allegedly causing financial loss to the state and is investigating suspected corruption linked to several contracts, including deals involving Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited, the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Electricity Company of Ghana, and Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC). The probe also extends to the National Cathedral project and the Ministry of Health’s procurement of ambulances.

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Meanwhile, reports emerged that security personnel raided Mr. Ofori-Atta’s residence in Accra ahead of the OSP’s announcement. However, Kissi Agyebeng dismissed these claims, stating that his office had no involvement in such an operation.

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