Court dismisses Ofori-Atta’s bid to block OSP from declaring him wanted

The Human Rights Court has thrown out an application filed by former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta, which sought to bar the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from issuing a “wanted” notice.

Ofori-Atta, currently under multiple investigations by the OSP and other state agencies for alleged misconduct during his tenure, had asked the court to restrain the OSP from publicly declaring him wanted.

His legal team argued that such an action would infringe on his rights and prejudice ongoing proceedings.

The court dismissed the application, paving the way for the OSP to continue its public notice and search measures if necessary.

This was made known by the OSP in an X post on Wednesday June 18.

Meanwhile, Ofori-Atta is the subject of an active Interpol Red Notice, and extradition processes are underway to facilitate his return to Ghana. The government is reportedly in talks with relevant international authorities to enforce the notice.

This latest court ruling is one in a string of legal attempts by the former minister to halt or challenge the actions of the Special Prosecutor, including contesting arrest warrants and ongoing probes into his financial dealings during his time in office.

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The Human Rights Court has dismissed an application by former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta, who sought to prevent the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from declaring him wanted ahead of his scheduled appearance on 2 June 2025.

Mr Ofori-Atta, who is under…

— Office of the Special Prosecutor-Ghana (@ospghana) June 18, 2025