Ken Ofori-Atta isn’t a flight risk, he’s available to cooperate – Richard Ahiagbah

Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications for the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has dismissed claims that Ken Ofori-Atta, former Finance Minister, is attempting to flee the country.

According to Mr Ahiagbah, Mr Ofori-Atta is not “a flight risk” and is fully available to cooperate with any investigation into the corruption allegations against him.

His comments came after a press conference held by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, where Mr Ofori-Atta was declared a fugitive.

The OSP accused the former minister of causing financial loss to the state in different transactions, including the controversial construction of the National Cathedral and the Ghana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) partnership with Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd. (SML).

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The OSP also stated Mr. Ken Oforu-Atta is wanted in connection with the National Cathedral project, which former President Akufo-Addo pledged.

He reportedly gave the green light to release a substantial ¢142.7 million for the project, but construction has stalled amid allegations of financial mismanagement by those overseeing it.

Speaking to the press on Wednesday, 12 February, Mr Ahiagbah argued that the OSP’s stance implies that Mr Ofori-Atta is already guilty.

However, he emphasised that the former minister has not been convicted of any crime and remains only a suspect. He stressed that suspects can assist in investigations, stating: “I don’t think that Ken Ofori-Atta would want to evade any such responsibility.”