The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has expressed concern over the recent leak of confidential documents related to the ongoing extradition process of former Finance Minister, Kenneth Ofori-Atta, describing it as a serious breach that threatens the integrity of its investigation.
In a strongly worded statement released on Monday, the OSP said the leak — which surfaced on social media on October 16 — did not originate from its office and warned that such actions could endanger the safety of its staff and undermine public confidence in the justice process.
The anti-corruption agency is currently pursuing the extradition of Mr. Ofori-Atta from the United States, where intelligence suggests he has been residing since January 2025. He is wanted in connection with an ongoing corruption probe and has been declared a fugitive after failing to return to Ghana when officially summoned.
The OSP clarified that it had already initiated all necessary legal steps to secure the former minister’s return and dismissed suggestions that it was dragging its feet on the process.
“The OSP is not frustrating and will not frustrate its own extradition request,” the statement said. “There is absolutely no reason for the Attorney General’s Department to feel frustrated, if that is the case.”
According to the OSP, an arrest warrant was secured in May, followed by an INTERPOL Red Notice issued in June. The extradition request was formally transmitted to the Attorney General’s office through the Chief of Staff on June 3, 2025.
Responding to reports that the Attorney General’s Department had made several unsuccessful attempts to obtain the case docket, the OSP explained that the files were being updated after a joint operation with National Security at Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) uncovered new evidence on June 10.
“Upon communicating to the Attorney General that the investigation had been extended, reasonable patience is required for the detailed examination and analysis of the newly discovered evidence,” the statement added.
The OSP further noted that while it operates independently, its work complements that of the Attorney General’s Department, stressing that “differences in function do not imply conflict.”
It assured the public that investigations into Mr. Ofori-Atta’s alleged corruption will continue without interference, and a comprehensive update will be provided before the end of October.
