The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has removed former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta from its list of wanted persons following his commitment to return to the jurisdiction on a confirmed date.
On February 12, 2025, the OSP declared Ofori-Atta a wanted person and a fugitive from justice after he failed to provide a reasonable timeline for his return, despite being informed that he was under investigation for corruption and related offenses. He was directed to appear in person at the OSP’s office in Accra for an interview.
However, on February 18, 2025, Ofori-Atta, through his lawyers, formally communicated a definite date for his return, marking a significant departure from his earlier stance of remaining outside the country indefinitely.
In response, the OSP considered his proposed return date reasonable and rescheduled his appearance accordingly. As a result, he is no longer classified as a fugitive from justice and has been removed from the OSP’s wanted list, pending his voluntary return.
The OSP emphasized that if Ofori-Atta fails to return to the jurisdiction or attend the rescheduled interview, he will be re-entered on the wanted list and considered a fugitive from justice. The OSP will then take all necessary legal steps to secure his return and ensure his attendance at the OSP.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor remains committed to its mandate of ensuring accountability, guided by due process and fairness.
