Martin Amidu accuses OSP of deceiving Ghanaians in Ofori-Atta case

Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng [L] and former Attorney General Martin Amidu

Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has launched a scathing attack on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), accusing it of deliberately misleading the public in its high-profile pursuit of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

In a blistering open letter, Amidu alleges that the OSP engaged in “gargantuan fraud” and “unpardonable deception” by declaring Ofori-Atta a wanted fugitive earlier this year.

The controversy stems from a February 12 announcement by OSP head Kissi Agyebeng, who claimed that Ofori-Atta — then reportedly abroad for medical treatment — was evading justice.

Amidu reveals that the OSP had already obtained an arrest warrant prior to this announcement, casting doubt on the integrity of the public narrative.

“The Rambo-style invasion of the suspect’s residence on 11 February 2025 lends credence to this fact,” Amidu writes, questioning why the OSP failed to disclose the existence of the warrant during its initial media briefing.

He particularly condemns the OSP’s February 18 reversal, when it removed Ofori-Atta from its wanted list after receiving assurances of his return.

“It struck me as odd,” he notes, emphasizing that only the courts — not the OSP — have the authority to nullify arrest warrants.

The former anti-corruption czar further suggests the possibility of “perjury by the OSP” in its warrant application, calling for full disclosure of court filings to determine whether due process was followed.

The explosive letter paints a picture of a prosecutorial agency operating beyond legal bounds and allegedly manipulating procedures for political ends.

Amidu warns that such conduct “damages both the NDC and the government,” while undermining public trust in state institutions.