Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is suing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and its head, Kissi Agyebeng, over an allegedly illegal declaration branding him a wished individual.
The lawsuit, lodged on the Accra Excessive Court docket on 13 March, calls for compensation and a ruling that the OSP violated his basic human rights.
The controversy stems from a 12 February announcement by the OSP, which labelled Mr Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice. The anti-corruption company claimed the previous minister had ignored a number of invites to help in an ongoing corruption probe, hindering their investigations.
Nonetheless, Mr Ofori-Atta’s authorized crew argue that their shopper was not evading authorities however was as a substitute grappling with severe well being points, together with preparations for a vital medical process.
In accordance with his legal professionals, these well being considerations have been formally communicated to the OSP earlier than the general public declaration.
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Though the OSP eliminated Mr Ofori-Atta’s identify from its wished listing on 18 February, following assurances of his return to Ghana, his authorized representatives claim damages incurred from the incident. They are citing harm to his reputation and ongoing stress, notably as his particulars allegedly stay on the OSP’s web site as a wished particular person.
Mr Ofori-Atta is searching for a court docket declaration that the OSP’s actions violated his rights to dignity, honest remedy, and administrative justice. He’s additionally pursuing compensation for the reputational and emotional toll brought on by the announcement.
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