The legal team of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is pushing back against what it calls undue pressure from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), as the former minister requests to appear virtually for questioning due to medical reasons.
Frank Davies, a member of Ofori-Atta’s legal counsel, criticised the OSP’s warning that failure to appear in person on June 2 could lead to the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice against the former minister. He described the move as harsh and unjust, especially considering his client’s health status.
“Ken Ofori-Atta has been unwell for some time now. This is not news — he’s been out of the country receiving treatment. His current condition makes physical appearance untenable, and that’s why we’ve formally requested a virtual session,” Davies told Channel One News.
The OSP has yet to formally respond to the request for a remote appearance. However, Davies argues that modern legal procedures and technology make a virtual appearance both practical and lawful.
“Is physical presence the only legitimate form of engagement in Ghana today? The Electronic Transactions Act remains in force. Virtual interviews are a standard practice — this situation should be no different,” he said.
Dismissing any suggestion that Ofori-Atta is evading justice, Davies insisted the former minister remains cooperative with the legal process and has shown willingness to comply within reasonable bounds.
The standoff raises fresh questions about balancing legal enforcement with personal rights, especially when health factors are at play, and highlights ongoing tensions in high-profile investigations under the Special Prosecutor’s office.
