Accra: The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a warning to public officials to refrain from making statements or interfering with the ongoing investigations concerning Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, a former Minister for Finance.
According to Ghana News Agency, the OSP emphasized that while it welcomes criticism of its efforts, public statements and interference could potentially compromise the fight against corruption. The caution comes after remarks from Dr. Ransford Gyampo, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, which suggested that the investigation into Mr. Ofori-Atta was driven by personal motives.
The OSP reiterated that Mr. Ofori-Atta remains a wanted individual and a fugitive from justice, with his name re-entered on their list of wanted persons. Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, the Special Prosecutor, stated in a recent press briefing that all necessary legal measures would be taken to ensure Mr. Ofori-Atta's return to the jurisdiction to address the criminal inquiries against him.
The charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta include issues related to the Strategic Mobilisation-GRA Contract, the termination of the ECG-BXC contract, National Cathedral payments, the Ambulance Procurement contract, and the Tax Refund Account Utilisation.
