Frank Davies, legal counsel for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has criticized the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) decision to declare his client a wanted person.
Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Monday, June 2, Davies argued that publicizing charges does not imply guilt.
“The fact that you are trumpeting a preferred charge against an accused person does not make him guilty,” Davies emphasized. He assured that Ofori-Atta is not fleeing justice but is currently unwell and receiving medical treatment abroad.
“I can assure you that Ken Ofori-Atta is not fleeing from justice; he is just not well, he is sick,” Davies stated. He questioned the OSP’s insistence on Ofori-Atta’s physical appearance, given his health condition.
The OSP had declared Ofori-Atta wanted after he failed to honor multiple invitations, citing repeated delays and noncompliance in an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misconduct, including money laundering and causing financial loss to the state.
Ofori-Atta’s legal team had submitted medical documents requesting virtual engagement, but the OSP rejected the request. The declaration could lead to international enforcement actions, including a potential INTERPOL Red Notice.