The family of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has formally petitioned the National Central Bureau and the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) to immediately delete the Red Notice issued against him.
In their petition, the family strongly condemned the issuance of the notice, describing the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) actions as violations of due process, constitutional rights, and international law.
They accused the OSP of abusing its authority in what they termed a “premeditated vendetta” against Mr. Ofori-Atta.
The petition questioned the legitimacy of the arrest warrant issued on February 11, 2025, for allegedly using public office for private profit, noting that it was secured under “unusual circumstances” without a supporting affidavit and that no formal charges had been filed.
According to the family, Mr. Ofori-Atta has been undergoing cancer treatment at the Mayo Clinic in the United States, following post-COVID complications dating back to 2021. He was scheduled for surgery on June 13, 2025, and had requested to be interviewed virtually due to his medical condition.
“Rather than respecting the medical records shared and permitting a virtual engagement as permitted under law, the OSP chose to portray a man scheduled for surgery as a fugitive,” the statement read.
They accused the OSP of concealing medical evidence and ignoring offers for remote cooperation, opting instead for what they described as a “public lynching” to damage Ofori-Atta’s reputation.
The family further questioned whether the OSP disclosed the pending court proceedings, medical documentation, or cancer diagnosis to INTERPOL before requesting the Red Notice.
“Had these been disclosed, the INTERPOL filing would have violated Articles 2 and 3 of its Constitution, which protect the right to health and prohibit political abuse,” they argued.
Additionally, the family disclosed that a new lawsuit was filed on June 3, challenging both the legality of the arrest warrant and the conduct of the OSP.
“Mr. Ofori-Atta has never fled from accountability. He has appeared before CHRAJ, Parliament, and ECOWAS Court inquiries and was cleared each time,” the statement said.
“This is not justice. This is vengeance. We are confident that Mr. Ofori-Atta’s rights will be restored and, when these investigations are completed, he will be acquitted in full view of our entire nation. Justice will find the Hamans,” the family added.
Last week, INTERPOL listed the former Finance Minister as “Wanted” on its official website, following a notice from the OSP after he failed to appear for a scheduled interrogation on Monday, June 2.
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