Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has voiced his frustration over the ongoing investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), describing the situation as both puzzling and distressing.
In an open letter dated February 26, Mr. Ofori-Atta addressed the allegations leveled against him, seeking to set the record straight following his brief placement on the OSP’s wanted list.
The former minister is under investigation for his alleged involvement in several financial transactions, including the Strategic Mobilisation-GRA Contract, the termination of the ECG-BXC deal, payments related to the National Cathedral, ambulance procurement, and the use of the Tax Refund Account.
However, after he officially communicated his intent to return to Ghana voluntarily, the OSP rescinded the wanted notice, clarifying that he is no longer considered a fugitive.
In his letter, Mr. Ofori-Atta maintained his innocence, emphasizing that he was blindsided by the dramatic sequence of events. “I have been in the news recently in quite a dramatic manner. I thought it important that I share with you the facts surrounding recent events. I am as puzzled and dismayed as I suspect you must be,” he stated.
While the OSP has made it clear that legal action will be pursued should he fail to return as scheduled, Mr. Ofori-Atta’s decision to voluntarily face the allegations signals his willingness to defend himself against the accusations.
As the case unfolds, the public remains keenly interested in whether the investigation will lead to formal charges or if the former minister will successfully clear his name.
