Anti-corruption advocate Edem Senanu has issued a strong warning against undermining Ghana’s legal and security institutions in the wake of the controversy surrounding former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
Speaking on Prime News on ABC News GH, Senanu criticized those who questioned the legality of declaring Ofori-Atta wanted, insisting that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) was well within its rights.
“Let’s not take for granted the power of state institutions,” he asserted. According to Senanu, allowing any individual to defy law enforcement with claims of indefinite unavailability would set a dangerous precedent.
The Special Prosecutor had declared Ofori-Atta wanted following an ongoing corruption probe, but his legal team later assured authorities that he would return to Ghana in May 2025.
This development led to the OSP lifting the wanted status, though concerns remain over the delays in the investigation.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin confirmed in Parliament that Ofori-Atta was receiving medical treatment abroad, but critics argue that the former minister’s absence hindered due process.
Senanu, however, commended the OSP for standing its ground, stating, “The SP should stay focused. There will be criticism from different quarters, but the facts must lead the way.”
While the resolution of this particular phase of the case has brought some relief, Senanu urged the public to remain vigilant. He emphasized that Ghana’s fight against corruption depends on respecting legal institutions and ensuring that no one is above the law. “I am glad the lawyers went back with getting the facts right,” he remarked, highlighting the importance of due process. As the nation awaits Ofori-Atta’s return, the question remains—will this be the moment that reinforces Ghana’s anti-corruption framework, or will political and legal maneuvers once again derail justice?
