Ghana's OSP Weighs In Absentia Trial for Ken Ofori-Atta Amidst Multi-Official Probe

Ghana's OSP Considers Trying Ken Ofori-Atta In Absentia Accra, Ghana – June 10, 2025 – The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in Ghana is considering trying Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in absentia, according to a discussion on Channel One TV's Breakfast Daily program. Former legislator Dickson Adomako Kissi and Herald Managing Editor Larry Dogbey debated the strategy. The OSP's current focus is on prosecuting other officials involved in the case, with plans to pursue Ofori-Atta after his medical procedure. "The state still has every right to go and prosecute this and take whatever is due to the state," stated Kissi, highlighting the legal options available to the OSP. Dogbey added, "Some of the things that Kissi mentioned are things that, you know, even the media reported on, and we noticed that there were other personalities who were involved, particularly the ambulance deal." This indicates that the investigation is far-reaching and involves multiple individuals. The discussion underscores the complexities and challenges faced by the OSP in pursuing this high-profile case. The decision to proceed with some aspects of the investigation while awaiting Ofori-Atta's return highlights the OSP's determination to ensure accountability.