Ghana Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Faces INTERPOL Red Notice Over OSP Summons as the Office of the Special Prosecutor warns of re-labeling the former Finance Minister of the ‘wanted’ status.
In a dramatic escalation of legal scrutiny, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in Ghana has issued an urgent update regarding Ken Ofori-Atta, the country’s former Finance Minister. Authorities are demanding his appearance before the OSP by June 2, 2025, to address unspecified allegations tied to his tenure.
Failure to comply, the OSP warns, will result in Ofori-Atta’s re-entry onto a list of wanted individuals, potentially triggering international action through an INTERPOL Red Notice. This development has sent shockwaves through Ghana’s political landscape, spotlighting accountability efforts in the West African nation.
Ghana Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Faces INTERPOL Red Notice
INTERPOL RED ALERT! ‼️
The Office of the Special Prosecutor issues update seeking Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta to Appear before The OSP on 2nd June or be re-entered into list of wanted person #GhanaTrends pic.twitter.com/zkLcFozc2M
— GhanaTrends.com (@GhanaTrendsInc) March 17, 2025
The OSP’s pursuit of Ofori-Atta marks a significant move in its ongoing campaign to tackle financial misconduct among high-profile figures. While details of the allegations remain under wraps, the threat of an INTERPOL Red Notice—a global request to locate and detain a suspect—underscores the severity of the situation. Sources close to the matter suggest that the former minister’s time in office, which ended amid economic turbulence, may be linked to the probe. Ghanaian citizens are closely watching the deadline, with social media buzzing under hashtags like #GhanaTrends as debates over governance and justice intensify.
Should Ofori-Atta evade the summons, the OSP has made it clear that his name could once again appear on the wanted list, a status he reportedly faced in prior investigations. This high-stakes standoff raises questions about the enforcement of accountability in Ghana and the role of international cooperation in bringing fugitives to justice. As June 2 approaches, all eyes are on whether the former finance chief will step forward—or if Ghana’s legal saga will take a global turn, cementing the case as a landmark in the fight against corruption.
