A Human Rights Court in Ghana has dismissed an application by former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta seeking to prevent the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from declaring him wanted and circulating his image ahead of his scheduled appearance on 2 June 2025.
Ofori-Atta is under multiple investigations by the OSP and other state agencies over alleged misconduct during his tenure and is currently the subject of an active Interpol Red Notice, with extradition proceedings underway to secure his return to Ghana.
The application formed part of a series of legal actions he filed to challenge the OSP’s operations and arrest warrants.
His lawyers argued that the public notice was unjust, citing his serious health concerns and ongoing preparations for a medical procedure.
They maintained that the OSP had been duly informed. Although the OSP removed his name from the wanted list on 18 February following assurances of his return, Ofori-Atta sought a court ruling affirming that his rights were violated and demanded compensation.
The court, however, ruled against him, upholding the legality of the OSP’s actions.
