The US Embassy in Accra has dismissed claims by former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta that Ghana’s Special Prosecutor is engaging in political witch-hunting.
According to sources, US federal law enforcement has reviewed the matter and found the allegations against Ofori-Atta to be legitimate.
The Embassy has made it clear that Ofori-Atta, who is currently in the US for medical treatment, is expected to respond to the ongoing investigation in Ghana.
The investigation into Ofori-Atta’s activities involves four high-profile corruption cases, including contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority, procurement irregularities in the National Cathedral project, alleged corruption in a contract awarded by the Ministry of Health to Service Ghana Auto Group Limited, and payments from and utilization of the Tax Refund Account of the Ghana Revenue Authority.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) had declared Ofori-Atta a wanted fugitive after he failed to comply with legal requests to return to Ghana for questioning.
The OSP has since applied for his extradition through the competent authority, the Office of the Attorney General and Minister for Justice. If Ofori-Atta fails to return to Ghana voluntarily, the OSP will enforce his return.
Ofori-Atta has accused the OSP of abusing his rights and has filed several suits to overturn his declaration as a wanted person.
However, the US Embassy has stated that this particular matter doesn’t qualify as political persecution, and Ofori-Atta is expected to respond to the investigation.
Story Written By DjQwequ | Kobby Kyei News
