The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a stern warning to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, stating that he will be re-listed as a wanted person if he fails to appear for questioning on June 2.
In a statement addressing a lawsuit filed by Mr. Yaw Ofori-Atta, challenging the OSP’s earlier declaration of Ken Ofori-Atta as a fugitive from justice, the Special Prosecutor’s office clarified that it had removed his name from the wanted list in good faith.
“Mr. Ofori-Atta formally requested the OSP to remove his name from the OSP’s list of wanted persons with the assurance to the OSP that he would make himself available for questioning on a definite date,” the statement read.
According to the OSP, this request was granted based on the former minister’s commitment to appear for questioning.
“The OSP, in good faith and on the basis of Mr. Ofori-Atta’s assurance, granted his request and removed his name from the OSP’s list of wanted persons pending his personal attendance at the OSP on the definite date.”
However, the OSP made it clear that failure to honor this commitment will result in serious consequences.
“If Mr. Ofori-Atta fails to attend the OSP on the scheduled date, he shall be re-entered on the OSP’s list of wanted persons and the OSP shall consider him a fugitive from justice; whereupon the OSP will cause the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice in his regard and also cause the initiation of extradition proceedings in any jurisdiction in which he may be found.”
The statement reaffirmed the OSP’s dedication to ensuring accountability in ongoing investigations involving the former Finance Minister.
“The OSP remains unwavering in its commitment to enforcing the law and ensuring that Mr. Ofori-Atta answers for his role as the prime suspect in five ongoing corruption and corruption-related investigations.”
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