The Human Rights Division of the High Court has dismissed an application filed by former Finance Minister, Kenneth Ofori-Atta, aimed at restraining the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from declaring him a wanted person.
Mr. Ofori-Atta, who is currently under investigation by the OSP and other state agencies for alleged financial misconduct and procurement breaches during his tenure, argued through his lawyers that such a public declaration would violate his fundamental rights and compromise the integrity of ongoing investigations.
Despite these claims, the court found no merit in his application and ruled in favor of the OSP, allowing the office to proceed with any necessary public notice to aid its investigations.
The decision was announced by the OSP on Wednesday, June 18, through its official account on X (formerly Twitter).
This legal defeat adds to a series of failed attempts by Mr. Ofori-Atta to challenge the authority of the OSP and derail ongoing investigations. He has previously filed multiple suits to block arrest warrants and hinder probes into alleged irregularities, including offshore financial transactions and procurement lapses.
Mr. Ofori-Atta is also the subject of an active Interpol Red Notice. Extradition efforts are currently underway to facilitate his return to Ghana, with government officials said to be engaging international partners to ensure enforcement.
The court's ruling strengthens the mandate of the OSP to pursue high-profile corruption cases and signals continued efforts by state institutions to enforce accountability within public office.
Source: Citinewsroom
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