The whereabouts and accountability of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta have become a national debate after Professor Ransford Gyampo questioned whether Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has verified Ofori-Atta’s medical treatment claims at Minnesota’s Mayo Clinic.
The controversy follows OSP head Kissi Agyebeng’s decision to relist Ofori-Atta as “wanted” for failing to appear for questioning regarding five high-profile investigations from his tenure.
While Ofori-Atta’s wife maintains he’s undergoing cancer treatment and offered virtual testimony options, political analyst Dr. Joshua Zaato suggests Ghana’s National Security could verify his location through passport tracking.
The standoff highlights tensions between personal health considerations and public accountability, with the OSP investigating critical matters including the National Cathedral finances and ambulance procurement contracts.
As legal and medical arguments collide, the case tests Ghana’s mechanisms for holding former officials accountable while respecting health privacy rights.
