Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is pushing back against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in a heated legal battle over his public labeling as a “fugitive from justice.”
The Human Rights Court has scheduled June 18, 2025, to deliver its ruling on a motion filed by Ofori-Atta, who contends that the OSP’s decision to declare him “wanted” earlier this year violated his fundamental rights and tarnished his public image.
In his application, Ofori-Atta is seeking an injunction to prevent the OSP from issuing or repeating such declarations, insisting that they infringe on his constitutional rights to liberty and freedom of movement. He is also demanding the removal of any related content from the OSP’s website and social media platforms.
The controversy stems from a February 2025 announcement by the OSP, led by Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, which branded the former minister a fugitive after he failed to appear for questioning in an ongoing corruption probe. Ofori-Atta’s absence was reportedly due to medical treatment abroad.
Though the OSP later agreed to temporarily take down the notices following commitments from Ofori-Atta to present himself on June 2, his legal team insists the damage has already been done.
The OSP is vigorously opposing the motion, arguing that its actions were legally justified and in the public interest, given the nature of the investigations.
The upcoming ruling is expected to test the balance between due process and prosecutorial authority, as well as clarify the limits of public declarations in high-profile corruption cases.
