The legal team representing Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced plans to “explore the next steps” after the High Court dismissed an application challenging an arrest warrant issued by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
“The High Court has delivered its ruling, and we will explore the next steps available to us. There are avenues open to every lawyer, and we’ll consider them carefully,” said Mr. Frank Davies, lead counsel for Mr. Ofori-Atta, in an interview on Eyewitness News.
The High Court’s decision, delivered on Thursday, July 31, upheld the legitimacy of the warrant, ruling that the application brought by Mr. Ofori-Atta’s legal team “lacked merit.”
The arrest warrant was issued by the OSP as part of its ongoing investigation into alleged corruption and procurement breaches during Ofori-Atta’s tenure at the Finance Ministry. The former minister, who has been out of the country for medical treatment, has yet to appear before the Special Prosecutor.
The court’s ruling adds to growing pressure on Mr. Ofori-Atta, who was declared wanted by the OSP in June. Authorities subsequently requested Interpol’s assistance to facilitate his arrest.
Mr. Davies, however, maintained that his client had been unfairly targeted and insisted the team would take measured legal action in response.
The case has stirred intense national debate, with critics accusing the government of political witch-hunting, while supporters of the OSP see the case as a vital test of Ghana’s anti-corruption resolve.
