The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has on Wednesday morning declared Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, former Finance Minister, a “wanted fugitive”.
During a press conference, the Special Prosecutor, Mr Kissi Agyebeng, Special Prosecutor disclosed that all indications from their investigations suggest Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta has absconded from the country to evade investigations into alleged corruption.
“OSP declares Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta a wanted fugitive. Mr. Ofori-Atta, you have two choices—you can return to the jurisdiction voluntarily or face the consequences,” Mr. Agyebeng stated.
In a detailed presser, Mr Agyabeng outlined the various cases involving the former Finance Minister. Find below the 5 cases as declared by the Special Presecutor.
1. Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML) & GRA Contract
Contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for the stated objective of enhancing revenue assurance in the downstream petroleum sector, upstream petroleum production, and the minerals and metals resources value chain.
2. ECG and Beijing Technology Limited Contract Termination
Termination of a distribution loss reduction and associated network improvement project contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd (ECG) and Beijing Technology Limited.
3. The National Cathedral Project
Procurement of contractors, and materials, activities, and payments in respect with the controversial National Cathedral project.
4. Procurement of Ambulances
Activities and payments in respect of contracts awarded by the Ministry of Health (initially commenced by the Ministry for Special Development Initiatives) to Service Ghana Auto Group Limited for the purchases, after-sales service, and maintenance of 307 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 305 CDI ambulances for the National Ambulance Service.
5. GRA’s Tax Refund Account Payments
Payments made out of and the utilization of the Ghana Revenue Authority’s tax refund account.
In respect with these allegations, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta has been declared a fugitive, with the Special Prosecutor demanding his immediate return to Ghana to face investigations.
“Ladies and gentlemen of the media the fugitive’s name is Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori Atta,” the Special Prosecutor said.
