Lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, Frank Davies, has responded sharply to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) following its announcement that his client will soon face prosecution over alleged corruption-related offences.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story, Mr Davies described the OSP’s recent press conference as unnecessary and accused the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, of turning serious legal matters into public theatrics.
“Coming to narrate and talk long and needless English is a conviction in itself. He [Special Prosecutor] says he’s going to charge him [Ofori-Atta]; he should go ahead and stop this gimmicking. Come on, is this the first time the OSP has come out to say something about Ken Ofori-Atta?” he questioned.
“Once upon a time, what did he tell us? That Ofori-Atta should either come to this country or he would force his entry. I mean, come on. Amateurish and childish fights,” he added.
The lawyer stressed that Mr Ofori-Atta is not afraid of prosecution, adding that the former minister is ready to respond to any charges in court.
“Let me tell you, Kenneth Nana Yaw Kuntunkununku Ofori-Atta is not afraid of prosecution. Let the car roll for the OSP; the accused person will have his vehicle. So let’s stop this theatrics,” he said.
Mr Davies further urged the Special Prosecutor to focus on restoring credibility to his office instead of engaging in what he described as “media performances.”
“A lawyer’s place is in the courtroom, not behind microphones,” he remarked.
His comments follow the OSP’s announcement that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and several former government officials will be charged by the end of November 2025.
At a press briefing on Thursday, October 30, the Special Prosecutor revealed that investigations uncovered serious financial irregularities involving top officials of the Ministry of Finance, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and individuals linked to Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML).
Source: Emma Ankrah
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