Former Finance Minister is expected to return to Ghana in May 2025 following a medical assessment abroad.
Mr Ofori-Atta’s lawyers have been in contact with the OSP and have confirmed his scheduled return. This eas contained in a letter sent to the OSP by Ofori Atta’s lawyers.
“We acknowledge receipt of your letter dated February 17, 2025, we respectfully indicate that our client who is much due for his return cannot be any time before six to eight weeks of his possible surgical intervention as stated in the hospital’s letter.”
“Our clients hold that taking into account surgical dates from March 20 to 21, and his recuperation period he should be able to be back into the jurisdiction between May 14 and 30, 2025. We hope you take note of this date and same can guide your office in fixing a day for the in-person of our client to your office,” he stated.
Following this, the OSP reviewed his status and deemed his stated return date reasonable. The Special Prosecutor then rescheduled his appearance to align with his expected arrival.
“Mr Ofori-Atta has been removed from the OSP’s list of wanted persons and is no longer considered a fugitive, provided he returns as agreed,” the OSP said in a statement.
The OSP cautioned that if he fails to return or misses his rescheduled appointment, his name will be reinstated on the wanted list, and legal steps will be taken to ensure his appearance.
Ofori-Atta’s removal from the list comes after weeks of speculation about his whereabouts and whether he would cooperate with the investigation.
