Ken Ofori-Atta is ‘traumatized’ but ready to face OSP — Afenyo-Markin reveals

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has reassured Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will cooperate with investigations upon his return to Ghana.

Ofori-Atta, who has been in the U.S. for medical treatment since early 2025, informed the Chief of Staff of his absence.

On February 12, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) formally named Ofori-Atta as a suspect in four significant corruption investigations.

These include cases related to the National Cathedral project and Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML). The OSP also asserted that the recent raid on his residence had been staged.

At a press briefing, Special Prosecutor Agyebeng confirmed that Ofori-Atta is now considered a wanted person, urging him to return immediately for questioning. Agyebeng warned that if Ofori-Atta fails to comply, legal action may be taken to ensure his return.

Addressing Parliament on Thursday, February 13, Afenyo-Markin stated, “On February 13 morning, I had an extensive engagement with Ken Ofori-Atta. He’s traumatized by the labelling of this adjective [fugitive] described to his person. But he still knows that his God is with him. He is undergoing some medical procedures."

He added, “Within a reasonable time, I’m sure he will come. I will also engage the Office of the Special Prosecutor, engage constructively, and assure him and his office that if there was any miscommunication, I, the leader of the Minority, am assuring him that the man will make himself available."

Afenyo-Markin continued, “He left the country with permission, he would come, and if there’s anything that has to be investigated, he will make himself available.”