Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been diagnosed with cancer, according to a disclosure by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
This revelation came after Mr. Ofori-Atta failed to appear before the OSP on June 2, 2025, as scheduled.
His legal team submitted a letter indicating that he is undergoing treatment and is scheduled for surgery on June 23, 2025, requesting to provide a caution statement virtually under the Electronic Transactions Act.
However, the OSP has expressed skepticism regarding the authenticity of the medical claims.
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng stated that, despite the assertions made by Mr. Ofori-Atta’s lawyers, no official medical report has been submitted to substantiate the cancer diagnosis or the necessity for surgery.
He emphasized that legal representation cannot substitute for the personal attendance of a suspect in a criminal investigation.
In response, Mr. Ofori-Atta’s lawyer, Frank Davies, criticized the OSP for publicly disclosing his client’s health condition, labeling it as inappropriate and unauthorized.
Mr. Davies insisted that a formal medical report, signed by licensed medical professionals, had been provided to the OSP, affirming Mr. Ofori-Atta’s current health challenges and his inability to attend the scheduled meeting.
Due to Mr. Ofori-Atta’s failure to appear, the OSP has reinstated his status as a wanted person and is considering initiating an INTERPOL Red Notice to facilitate his arrest and extradition.
Meanwhile, Mr. Ofori-Atta’s legal team has filed a suit at the Human Rights Court challenging the legality of the OSP’s declaration, arguing that it violates his rights and requesting the removal of related content from the OSP’s digital platforms.
This situation underscores the ongoing tension between the necessity for accountability in high-profile corruption investigations and the rights of individuals undergoing medical treatment.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
