Former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has taken legal action against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), seeking an injunction to prevent the agency from continuing to label him as a “wanted person” or “fugitive from justice.” This legal move comes after Ofori-Atta's image and personal details were publicly displayed on the OSP's official social media pages, despite earlier assurances made in a letter dated February 18, 2025.
In a motion filed by his legal team, Ofori-Atta argues that the OSP's actions violate the principles of administrative justice, specifically the right to a fair process and the protection of his personal dignity. He is requesting the immediate removal of his name from the OSP's list of wanted individuals and a court order to prevent the agency from reinstating it without prior judicial approval.
Additionally, Ofori-Atta seeks an interlocutory injunction to stop the OSP from issuing any further press releases or public statements that classify him as a fugitive. He is also requesting a mandatory order that would compel the agency to remove all references to him as a wanted person from its platforms.
Ofori-Atta's legal representatives argue that the OSP's actions infringe upon his fundamental human rights, including his freedom of movement, personal liberty, and the right to fair administrative procedures as guaranteed by Ghana's 1992 Constitution.
The case is set to be heard in April 2025. Should the injunction be granted, the Special Prosecutor will be prohibited from making any further public statements about Ofori-Atta until a final ruling is made.
This legal action marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Ofori-Atta and the OSP, as the former minister seeks to protect his reputation and challenge what he deems an unjust classification by the anti-corruption agency.
Source: Citinewsroom
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