The High Court has dismissed an application filed by former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta challenging the legality of an arrest warrant issued by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
In a ruling delivered on Thursday, the court held that the application was without merit and affirmed the lawfulness of the OSP’s actions. The presiding judge rejected the application in its entirety, clearing the way for enforcement steps already initiated by the anti-corruption agency.
Mr. Ofori-Atta had asked the court to annul the arrest warrant and halt related actions, including a request to Interpol for a Red Notice intended to facilitate his arrest across borders. His legal team contended that the OSP exceeded its statutory mandate and failed to follow due process in obtaining the warrant.
However, the court found no fault in the OSP’s procedures, delivering yet another blow to the former minister in his ongoing legal standoff with the Special Prosecutor.
Background
Mr. Ofori-Atta is currently under investigation by the OSP for alleged procurement breaches and suspected mismanagement of public funds during his tenure at the Finance Ministry. Despite several summonses, the former minister has failed to present himself to the OSP, citing medical treatment abroad.
In June 2025, the OSP officially declared him a wanted person and began proceedings to engage Interpol in securing his arrest internationally.
Thursday’s court decision strengthens the hand of the Special Prosecutor as it intensifies efforts to pursue high-profile corruption investigations.
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