By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave
Senior International Affairs and Political Analyst at Atlanta Georgia, Nana Karikari has revealed that the reputation of the country can be damaged internationally with the Office of the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng calling the country’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, a ‘fugitive by Justice’.
According to her, the media should discuss the issue in circumspect so as not to jeopardize the investigation citing that the OSP may have its own evidence and witness statements that prompted them to call Ofori Atta a fugitive.
‘’The USA is interested in this because Ofori-Atta is seeking medical counsel in the States,’’ she said.
Karikari also mentioned on the GTV breakfast show that the United States of America can cite human rights issues and come out to say he may not face a trial with the USA federal judge looking at what is being said in the media by government and also by Ofori Atta’s counsel.
According to the political analyst, the case has garnered international attention and will not be a good look for Ghana if it is seen as a politically motivated move. She continued that the OSP could collaborate with Interpol to get Ofori Atta back in Ghana.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor declared Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister, a fugitive after he failed to appear for questioning in a corruption investigation.
Ofori-Atta had left Ghana on January 2, 2025, and was later informed by the OSP that he was a suspect in four cases related to corruption.
2 Responses
The truth should never be concealed, especially when it comes to corruption and accountability. If a former finance minister like Ken Ofori-Atta is involved in wrongdoing, it is in the best interest of the country to expose and address it rather than protect his reputation at the expense of justice.
A nation’s international reputation is not damaged by holding corrupt officials accountable—it is damaged when corruption is ignored or covered up. Transparency and accountability strengthen a country’s credibility, both domestically and internationally. If Ken Ofori-Atta has truly evaded justice, then the Special Prosecutor’s statement is justified, and the public has a right to know.