{"id":10286,"date":"2025-03-17T11:18:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T11:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=10286"},"modified":"2025-03-17T11:18:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T11:18:15","slug":"ofori-atta-will-be-declared-wanted-again-if-he-fails-to-meet-june-2-deadline-osp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=10286","title":{"rendered":"Ofori-Atta will be declared wanted again if he fails to meet June 2 deadline \u2013 OSP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a stern warning to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, stating that he will be re-listed as a wanted person should he fail to appear for questioning on 2nd June 2025.<\/p>\n<p>This follows a prior agreement between Mr. Ofori-Atta and the OSP, in which he assured authorities of his willingness to cooperate with the ongoing corruption investigations.<\/p>\n<p>The OSP initially removed his name from its wanted list in good faith after receiving a formal request from him.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Lg6A3CdpsuxTcrhzjWK6HbOU-Qbp-_Am\/preview\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In a statement responding to a lawsuit filed by Yaw Ofori-Atta challenging the OSP\u2019s earlier designation of Ken Ofori-Atta as a fugitive from justice, the prosecuting authority clarified its stance<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMr. Ofori-Atta formally requested the OSP to remove his name from the OSP\u2019s list of wanted persons with the assurance that he would make himself available for questioning on a definite date,\u201d the statement noted.<\/p>\n<p>The OSP further emphasized that his removal from the list was conditional upon his personal attendance at the designated time.<\/p>\n<p>The Special Prosecutor has now made it clear that Mr. Ofori-Atta\u2019s presence is \u201cmandatorily required\u201d on 2nd June 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Should he fail to attend, he will immediately be re-listed as a wanted person and deemed a fugitive from justice. The\u00a0OSP warned that in such a case, it would issue an Interpol Red Notice and initiate extradition proceedings in any jurisdiction where he may be located.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the former Finance Minister has taken legal action against the OSP, seeking an injunction to prevent the office from re-declaring him a wanted person.<\/p>\n<p>He argues that the actions taken by the Special Prosecutor are baseless and lack justification.<\/p>\n<p>His legal representatives assert that he has cooperated with investigators through his lawyers, thus rendering any attempt to label him a fugitive unfair and damaging to his reputation.<\/p>\n<p>The legal battle stems from allegations of corruption and financial misconduct, for which Mr. Ofori-Atta has been named the prime suspect in five ongoing investigations.<\/p>\n<p>The OSP has insisted that it remains unwavering in its duty to enforce the law and ensure justice is served.<\/p>\n<p>The agency reiterated its position that it will not relent in its pursuit of accountability, especially in matters concerning financial malfeasance.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Ofori-Atta, however, maintains that the OSP\u2019s actions have caused \u201csignificant damage to his reputation and personal life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Through his lawsuit, he is seeking to restrain the Special Prosecutor from making any further public declarations about his status until all legal proceedings have been resolved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a stern warning to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, stating that he will be re-listed as a wanted person should he fail to appear for questioning on 2nd June 2025. 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