The Human Rights Court has thrown out an application filed by former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta, which sought to bar the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from issuing a “wanted” notice.
Ofori-Atta, currently under multiple investigations by the OSP and other state agencies for alleged misconduct during his tenure, had asked the court to restrain the OSP from publicly declaring him wanted.
His legal team argued that such an action would infringe on his rights and prejudice ongoing proceedings.
The court dismissed the application, paving the way for the OSP to continue its public notice and search measures if necessary.
This was made known by the OSP in an X post on Wednesday June 18.
This dismissed application is the latest in a string of civil suits Mr. Ofori-Atta has filed against the OSP and the Republic. He has consistently attempted to block the issuance of arrest warrants and derail aspects of the investigations into alleged procurement irregularities, offshore transactions, and financial misconduct during his time in office.
Meanwhile, Ofori-Atta is the subject of an active Interpol Red Notice, with extradition processes currently underway to secure his return to Ghana. Government officials are reportedly engaging with relevant international authorities to ensure enforcement of the notice.
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