The Convenor of the One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has urged the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, and the Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine, to consider prosecuting former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in absentia if he is found culpable in any wrongdoing.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Big Issue with Selorm Adonoo on Saturday, October 25, Mr Hosi said the delay in prosecuting the case involving the former Finance Minister had left many Ghanaians frustrated.
Mr Hosi said: “On this Ofori-Atta matter, the government, OSP must realise that Ghanaians are wild and angry. And whatever Ofori-Atta did to personify a lot of Ghanaian pains, it is his problem. But that is the reality on the ground.
“From the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme and all that, the way he went around exercising his power and influence, people are really upset. People expect that if he’s legitimately culpable in the matter, he should be dealt with without passion. His day in court should come.”
Mr Hosi questioned why the case had stalled despite public interest and asked why the authorities could not proceed in the absence of the former Minister.
“What I don’t understand is why the case is not able to proceed with or without Ofori-Atta in Ghana? What are the charges? After all this time, we still don’t know the charges. There’s a great basis for proper cooperation between Ayine and Kissi; there’s a relationship that exists, which should be advantageous, so when they do what they’re doing, they’re not helping us. It’s as if you guys are playing [totas] cards.
He added, “I beg you, Ghanaians need to see action; we need honest engagements. The communication should be clear. This extradition is neither here nor there. I need to know without Ofori-Atta’s presence, the constitution will not allow you to try him in absentia? Deal with the matter.”
His remarks follow recent developments in the ongoing legal processes involving the former Finance Minister and the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
The Human Rights Division of the High Court on Thursday, October 23, adjourned the case involving Mr Ofori-Atta and the OSP to November 25, 2025, after hearing two motions filed by his lawyers — one seeking discoveries and another requesting leave to amend an originating motion on notice. Both motions were opposed by the OSP’s legal team.
Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine has explained that Ghana cannot formally request the extradition of Mr Ofori-Atta from the United States until a strong legal case is established, in line with U.S. extradition laws, which require a comprehensive docket and formal charges before any such request can be made.
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