Human Rights Court to Decide Ofori-Atta’s Challenge to OSP’s ‘Fugitive’ Label on June 18
The Human Rights Court has adjourned proceedings until June 18, 2025, on a motion filed by former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. He is seeking to restrain the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from declaring him “wanted” or a “fugitive from justice,” along with securing other related reliefs.
Mr. Ofori-Atta filed the legal action on March 27, asking the court to prevent the OSP from labeling him in such terms.
He contends that the OSP has breached principles of administrative justice by continuing to display his photograph and personal details on its official social media platforms—a move his legal team argues contradicts assurances in a letter dated February 18, 2025, where the OSP allegedly indicated it would refrain from making such public declarations.
The motion seeks the immediate removal of Mr. Ofori-Atta’s name from the OSP’s list of wanted persons, as well as a court order prohibiting any future publication of such designations without judicial approval.
Additionally, he requests an interlocutory injunction to bar the OSP from issuing further press releases or statements referring to him as a “fugitive from justice,” and a mandatory order directing the agency to erase all such references from public platforms.
His legal team argues that these actions infringe upon his fundamental human rights, including personal liberty, freedom of movement, and administrative justice, as guaranteed under the 1992 Constitution.
The OSP, which has yet to issue a public response to the allegations, is vigorously contesting the motion.
The court will deliver its ruling on June 18, 2025.
