Justin Frimpong Kodua is the General Secretary of the NPP
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua, has thrown down a challenge to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, urging them to prosecute former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in absentia if they are convinced he has committed any wrongdoing.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem on February 2, 2026, Kodua accused the NDC of turning Ofori-Atta’s absence from the country into a political weapon instead of following the proper legal procedure.
“If they truly believe Ken Ofori-Atta has committed a crime, they should go ahead and try him in absentia. The NPP tried Sedina Tamakloe in absentia, so if they can’t locate Ken, the law gives them that option provided they have evidence and a solid case,” he said.
Kodua questioned the value of what he described as constant public accusations without formal charges, arguing that such rhetoric does little to address the real issues facing Ghanaians.
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“They should file the charges and take him to court. Now, everything that goes wrong is blamed on Ken simply because he is not in Ghana,” he insisted.
According to the NPP General Secretary, the former Finance Minister has become a convenient political talking point for the NDC, used to deflect attention from broader national concerns.
“Ken is now their message. When people complain about water bills, they mention Ken. When unemployment comes up, they say Ken is not in Ghana,” he stated.
Kodua urged the government to stop what he called “political grandstanding”.
“If they have evidence, the courts are there. The law provides the path. They should prosecute the case and stop throwing dust into the eyes of Ghanaians,” he stressed.
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