Ex-Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has defended his tenure, insisting that every decision he made was guided by a commitment to Ghana’s progress.

In a statement issued on February 26, 2025, he reacted to the criminal probe initiated by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), describing the situation as both perplexing and unsettling.

While addressing the inquiry, he also reflected on his 40-year journey in public and private service, affirming that his efforts have always prioritized Ghana and Africa’s development.

“As you know, I have worked with candor and forthrightness in my personal and professional life these past forty years. As the longest-serving Finance Minister in this Republic (2017 to 2024), and encountering the most far-reaching existential crises in our lifetime, I have always acted in the best interests of Ghana and Africa, and will continue to do so,” Ofori-Atta stated in the letter.

The former minister provided a timeline of his interactions with the OSP, stating that he had been abroad for medical treatment since January 24, 2025, when he was first summoned for an in-person meeting regarding four corruption-related investigations.

He clarified that he was neither responsible for initiating nor executing any of the cases under review but remained willing to engage through his legal team. However, he expressed disappointment that the Special Prosecutor declined this approach, which resulted in armed National Security personnel storming his residence on February 11.

Ofori-Atta also raised concerns over being branded a "fugitive from justice" by the OSP, a designation that has since been withdrawn.

Looking ahead, he expressed hope that discussions through his legal representatives before June would help bring a swift resolution to the matter, particularly as the number of cases under investigation has now increased to five.

“I pray that the Special Prosecutor will agree to meet with my legal team so we can respond to his investigation on the now five cases, in order to resolve the situation expeditiously and well before the June appointment,” he added.

Kenneth Ofori-Atta held the position of Ghana’s Finance Minister for seven years, making him the longest-serving individual in that role.