Minority Chief and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has disclosed that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been left traumatised after being declared a fugitive by the Workplace of the Particular Prosecutor (OSP).
The OSP declared Mr Ofori-Atta needed throughout a press convention on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, addressed by Particular Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.
The previous minister is accused of inflicting monetary loss to the state in 5 high-profile circumstances, together with the controversial Nationwide Cathedral mission, the ambulance spare components deal, the GRA-SML contract, and the termination of a distribution loss discount and community enchancment mission contract between the ECG and Beijing Know-how.
Talking on the ground of Parliament on Thursday, 13 February, Mr Afenyo-Markin revealed that he had spoken to Mr Ofori-Atta, who’s at present on medical depart in the USA. In response to him, the previous minister was shocked by the information however assured that he would return to the nation after finishing his medical remedy to cooperate with investigations.
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, as of this morning, I had an in depth engagement with him. He’s traumatised by way of such a label towards him. However he stays assured that his God is with him. He’s at present present process medical remedy.
He added:
Actually, I had an early morning engagement with the Chief of Employees, who confirmed that Mr Ken Ofori-Atta had written to him, and he acknowledged receiving the letter. He was honest in informing me. So, inside an inexpensive time, I’m sure he’ll return.
In the meantime, Majority Chief Mahama Ayariga has issued an unreserved apology to Mr Ofori-Atta, acknowledging the necessity to respect his elementary human rights. He confirmed that the raid on the previous minister’s residence was led by Richard Jakpa and guaranteed that the incident, which he described as unintentional and regrettable, wouldn’t be repeated.
