Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has taken fresh legal action against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), seeking to prevent the anti-corruption body from labeling him as a “wanted person” or a “fugitive from justice.”
In a motion filed by his legal team, Ofori-Atta argues that the OSP’s continued display of his photograph and details on its official platforms, including Facebook, violates principles of administrative justice. He contends that this move contradicts a prior assurance given in a letter dated February 18, 2025.
The lawsuit demands the immediate removal of his name from the list of wanted individuals and seeks a court order barring the OSP from reinstating it without judicial approval. Additionally, Ofori-Atta is requesting an interlocutory injunction to stop the agency from making further public statements that portray him as a fugitive.
His legal team insists that the OSP’s actions infringe upon his fundamental rights, including personal liberty, freedom of movement, and the right to administrative justice, all of which are protected under the 1992 Constitution.
The case is scheduled for a court hearing in April 2025. If the injunction is granted, it will prevent the Special Prosecutor from issuing any further public declarations against Ofori-Atta until a final ruling is made.
This lawsuit signals an intensifying legal battle between the former minister and the OSP as Ofori-Atta seeks to restore his reputation and challenge what he describes as an unfair designation by the anti-corruption agency.
