OSP Accused of Rights Violations in Kenneth Ofori-Atta Case – Family Responds
HENRY GERCHI
Accra, Ghana – June 10, 2025
The family of Kenneth Ofori-Atta has publicly accused the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of abusing its administrative powers, following developments on June 2 that they claim have violated his rights and breached judicial protocol.
In a press release issued from their residence in Labone, Accra, the Ofori-Atta family is calling for the immediate withdrawal of an INTERPOL Red Notice issued against Mr. Ofori-Atta. They have reportedly filed an official request with INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau and the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files to delete the Red Notice.
The family lists several grievances, including:
- Alleged suppression and manipulation of evidence by the OSP;
- Violations of human rights, notably Mr. Ofori-Atta’s right to health;
- Disregard for due process and judicial proceedings;
- Breach of administrative justice.
They argue that the arrest warrant issued against Mr. Ofori-Atta on February 11, 2025, was unlawfully obtained and lacked legal backing. The OSP reportedly cited only one charge – “Using public office for private profit” – but has failed to provide additional supporting evidence or formal charges, according to the family.
Court documents, they claim, do not clearly show how the OSP acquired the warrant, particularly without a filed affidavit. This issue is now the subject of ongoing litigation involving the INTERPOL office of the Ghana Police Service.
The release also details that the OSP’s actions led to a case being filed before Ghana’s Human Rights Court, centered on the use of media briefings to label Mr. Ofori-Atta a “wanted person” — a move the family argues was legally baseless. They say this has infringed on his rights to liberty, movement, and health, as protected by Ghana’s Constitution and international human rights treaties.
Furthermore, the family criticizes the OSP for what they describe as contempt of the Human Rights Court by continuing to declare Mr. Ofori-Atta a fugitive, despite pending legal proceedings and his willingness to participate in a video-recorded interview from abroad while receiving medical care.
The Human Rights Court is expected to rule on the matter on June 18.
