The New Patriotic Social gathering (NPP) has condemned the Workplace of the Particular Prosecutor (OSP) for labelling former Finance Minister Mr Ken Ofori-Atta as a needed fugitive.
The celebration described this motion as unreasonable, barbaric, and shameful for Ghana’s democratic practices, and urged the OSP to be guided by its skilled conduct.
At a press convention held in Accra yesterday, the Nationwide Organiser and authorized Member of the NPP, Mr Henry Nana Boakye stated, that Mr Ofori-Atta and his authorized representatives have had a number of discussions over the previous few months with the Particular Prosecutor, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, regarding the Minister’s well being standing, which can require surgical procedure.
“On January 22, 2025, Mr. Ofori-Atta wrote to the brand new Chief of Workers, Mr. Julius Debrah, to tell him that he was overseas for a medical examination. He concluded his letter with the next: “Please don’t hesitate to achieve out if there may be any information you could want from me within the curiosity of the State concerning my former place(s) in government.”
The OSP is unreasonable and inhumane contemplating the ongoing communications between Ken Ofori Atta and the OSP workplace regarding his well being. Additionally, the therapy letter from the Mayo Clinic ought to exhibit that he’s certainly receiving the care” he stated
Mr Boakye highlighted that the well being experiences contained information concerning the facility treating the Minister, the identify of the well being officer liable for his care, and different related particulars to exhibit that Mr Ofori-Atta is just not evading any corruption-related allegations.
He stated that the NPP absolutely helps investigations towards its members however wouldn’t tolerate any makes an attempt of witch-hunting by members of the Nationwide Democratic Congress (NDC) administration or the federal government.
Mr Boakye additionally remarked that the OSP had beforehand conducted investigations by travelling overseas to interview officers for proof in corruption-related circumstances and questioned why the identical method had not been taken within the Minister’s case.
“We’re able to cooperate with any state businesses mandated to conduct investigations into corruption involving members of the celebration who served beneath the earlier Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration.
Nevertheless, we is not going to permit any member to be intimidated by state businesses that search to disgrace our members with out due authorized course of; we’re a law-abiding celebration,” he acknowledged.
He talked about that the previous Finance Minister had indicated by means of a collection of letters to the OSP that he plans to return to the nation a couple of days after March 2025 to cooperate with any investigations regarding the corruption allegations towards him.
Mr Boakye urged the OSP to chorus from making sensational statements concerning the Finance Minister, cautioning that such actions could be embarrassing for the nation, and reiterated that the celebration is just not afraid of justice.
The OSP on Wednesday declared the previous Finance Minister “needed fugitive.” throughout a press convention in Accra.
The Particular Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng revealed that every one indications counsel that Mr. Ofori-Atta has fled the nation to keep away from participating in investigations associated to alleged corruption.
“OSP declares Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori Atta a needed fugitive. Mr. Ofori Atta, you could have two decisions: you possibly can return to the jurisdiction voluntarily or face the results,” he acknowledged. BY BERNARD BENGHAN
