The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has reaffirmed its commitment to applying the law fairly and independently, stating that its actions remain guided by evidence, due process, and impartiality in the prosecution of corruption and related offences.
The statement follows the recent removal of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta from INTERPOL’s Red Notice list after a decision by the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF).
In a public notice dated February 13, 2026, counsel for Mr. Ofori-Atta, Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo Esq, announced that the CCF, during its 135th session held on February 4, concluded that the Red Notice appeared to be of a predominantly political character and therefore did not comply with INTERPOL regulations.
The Commission subsequently directed that the notice be permanently deleted from INTERPOL’s database.
Responding to the development, the OSP acknowledged receipt of the CCF’s decision and explained that the ruling was based on INTERPOL’s rules on political neutrality and processing procedures.
According to the OSP, the Commission cited contextual issues surrounding the notice at the time it was issued, including what it described as politically charged public commentary from actors linked to both current and former administrations.
The decision also referenced public debate around prosecution and extradition processes, including remarks suggesting that extradition was not feasible at the early stages of the case.
The Commission further noted that later developments made the Red Notice unnecessary, pointing to the fact that Mr. Ofori-Atta’s location was known, cooperation with authorities in the United States was ongoing, and extradition processes had already been initiated following his arrest in the United States on January 6, 2026.
The OSP also disclosed that a summons from the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra has been transmitted to the United States for service, requiring Mr. Ofori-Atta to appear in court to answer multiple criminal charges.
The office said efforts to secure his appearance continue through established legal and diplomatic channels.
On June 2, 2025, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng announced that steps had been triggered to secure the notice after Mr. Ofori-Atta allegedly failed to respond to several invitations for questioning in connection with ongoing corruption investigations.
With the Red Notice now withdrawn, Mr. Ofori-Atta’s details have been removed from INTERPOL’s global database, and member countries will no longer act on the alert.
The OSP insists, however, that its investigations and legal processes remain active and will continue in accordance with the law.
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