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Former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has taken fresh legal action against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), seeking a court order to prevent the anti-corruption agency from labeling him as a “wanted person” or a “fugitive from justice.”
In a motion filed by his legal team, Ofori-Atta argues that the OSP has violated principles of administrative justice by continuing to display his photograph and details on its official Facebook page and other platforms, despite assurances in a letter dated February 18, 2025.
His lawsuit demands the immediate removal of his name from the list of wanted persons and a court order preventing the OSP from reinstating it without judicial approval. Additionally, he is seeking an interlocutory injunction to bar the OSP from issuing further press releases or media statements branding him as a fugitive.
Ofori-Atta is also requesting a mandatory order compelling the agency to erase all references to him as a wanted individual, arguing that these actions violate his fundamental human rights, including his freedom of movement, personal liberty, and right to administrative justice as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution.
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The case is set to be heard in April 2025. If granted, the injunction would prevent the Special Prosecutor from making any further public declarations against Ofori-Atta until the court delivers its final verdict.
This lawsuit marks a significant escalation in the standoff between the former minister and the OSP, as Ofori-Atta moves to clear his name and challenge what he describes as an unjust designation by the anti-corruption body.
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