Legal practitioner Kwame Adofo has advised former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to sue the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over what he describes as an illegitimate designation of him as a “fugitive from justice.”

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During a discussion on Asaase Radio’s The Forum on Saturday, February 15, Adofo denounced the OSP’s approach to handling high-profile cases, arguing that the Special Prosecutor had overstepped his legal mandate.

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“I cannot see what gives the OSP the power to declare somebody a fugitive from justice. This is wrong and should never have been done. Ken Ofori-Atta has not been charged with any offense, yet he has been publicly maligned. This is a serious ground for legal action.

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He added, “I think Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyers should consider suing the Special Prosecutor personally.”

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He urged Ofori-Atta’s legal team to consider suing the Special Prosecutor personally, emphasizing that such actions must not go unchallenged.

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Adofo also criticized the investigative methods employed by the OSP, pointing to the Cecilia Dapaah case—which was dismissed by the courts—as an example of mismanagement.

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“What serious investigator announces an investigation before even starting? He did the same thing with the NPA case. When you do that, people hide evidence and obstruct investigations. This clearly shows incompetence, and he needs to be removed,” Adofo asserted.

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He asserted that the Special Prosecutor’s tactics were damaging the credibility of the institution.

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“The OSP’s credibility is at stake, and the government must act to restore public trust in the institution,” he concluded.

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He further questioned the Special Prosecutor’s track record since assuming office in 2021, highlighting the absence of tangible results.

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“We are in 2025—can he account for his stewardship? Has he secured a single conviction in four years?”

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Adofo called on the government to reassess the leadership of the OSP, stating that the current Special Prosecutor had failed to deliver and should either step down or be removed.

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