Ghana/ Justice: Ghana’s ex-Finance minister faces interpol red notice over corruption Allegations
Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been placed on Interpol’s red notice list for allegedly abusing public office for personal gain. Prosecutors accuse him of involvement in corruption scandals, including questionable spending on an unfinished $58 million national cathedral project.
Ken Ofori-Atta, currently abroad for medical treatment, denies wrongdoing and claims unfair treatment. His lawyers argue that prosecutors ignored his medical records and lawful requests.
Despite initially agreeing to his return in May, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyabeng, reclassified him as a “fugitive” after he missed an investigative hearing.
The 65-year-old, who served under the previous NPP government, faces charges of causing financial losses to the state.
The new administration, led by President John Mahama, has launched “Operation Recover All Loot,” targeting over $20 billion in alleged corrupt funds.
Critics, however, question Mahama’s anti-graft drive after some corruption cases against his allies were dropped.
The Interpol alert intensifies pressure on Ofori-Atta, as Ghana seeks to hold former officials accountable.
Source: bbc.com
