Ken Ofori-Atta

Ken Ofori-Atta

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Ken Ofori-Atta is a Ghanaian politician and economist who served as the Minister of Finance from 2017 to 2021 under President Nana Akufo-Addo. He played a crucial role in shaping Ghana's economic policies and was involved in various financial initiatives during his tenure. However, he has recently been in the news as the Office of the Special Prosecutor declared him a wanted fugitive over allegations of corruption, indicating that he may have fled the country to avoid investigation.

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Ken Ofori-Atta is the former Finance Minister accused of selective implementation of the salary structure.

NLC declares CLOGSAG strike illegal, summons parties for emergency meeting
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-03-06
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Ken Ofori-Atta is the former Finance Minister accused of selectively implementing salary structures for civil servants.

CLOGSAG declares nationwide strike over unresolved conditions of service
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-03-05
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Ken Ofori-Atta has been held at the Caroline Detention Facility in Virginia after his arrest by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

No February 19 hearing for Ofori-Atta, US court to set new date mid-March - Legal Team
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-03-02
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Ken Ofori-Atta is the former Finance Minister charged with allegedly causing a financial loss in the SML contract saga.

SML scandal: Special Prosecutor files witness statements as Ofori-Atta extradition case progresses
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-26
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Mr Ofori-Atta is wanted and has been placed on an Interpol red alert.

A-G is 'only authority' that can make extradition request on Ken Ofori-Atta, OSP has not released complete docket to us — Justice Srem-Sai
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-10-20
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Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Finance Minister mentioned in the context of politically motivated cases.

NPP demonstrates over alleged political persecution
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-24
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Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Minister of Finance facing legal challenges and investigations during his tenure.

Court throws out Torkornoo, Ofori-Atta cases
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-01
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Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Finance Minister whose attempt to quash an arrest warrant was dismissed by the court.

Court dismisses Ken Ofori-Atta’s attempt to quash arrest warrant
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-07-31
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Frank Adu Jnr sharply criticised the government’s decision to include pensioners in the debt restructuring process, particularly targeting Ken Ofori-Atta's performance as finance minister.

Frank Adu Jnr: This is why former Cal Bank CEO says he will not forgive Ofori-Atta and Akufo-Addo
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-07-01
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Ken Ofori-Atta is recovering from surgery and has cooperated with official investigations.

Ken Ofori-Atta is not running from justice, he’s recovering from surgery – Wife explains
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-17
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Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Finance Minister involved in an ongoing investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

Why will the OSP not do a video interview with Ken Ofori-Atta - Wife
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-17
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Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Minister of Finance currently under investigations for alleged corruption and procurement breaches.

Ken Ofori-Atta recovering after surgery last Friday - Wife
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-16
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Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to return to Ghana after undergoing surgery for cancer in the United States.

Ken Ofori-Atta will return to Ghana after surgery - Family
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-10
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Ken Ofori-Atta's family has accused the Special Prosecutor of abuse of administrative powers in relation to the investigation of the former Minister of Finance.

Ken Ofori-Atta's family accuse OSP of abuse of administrative powers
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-09
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Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Finance Minister of Ghana who has been declared a fugitive and is under investigation for alleged corruption.

Can Ken Ofori-Atta evade Ghanaian prosecution with a U.S. passport under international law and jurisdiction?
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-09
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Ken Ofori-Atta has been placed on Interpol's Red Notice list for allegedly using public office for personal gain.

Interpol issues red notice for Ghana's fugitive ex-minister
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-06
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Former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta has appeared on Interpol's Red Notice as a wanted man for using public office for profit.

Ken Ofori-Atta appears on Interpol red notice as a wanted man for using public office for profit
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-06
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Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is expected to undergo surgery on June 13, 2025.

Ken Ofori-Atta set for prostate cancer surgery on June 13; OSP insists it is yet to be informed
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-03
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Ken Ofori-Atta has been diagnosed with cancer, which has affected his ability to return to Ghana for questioning.

Special Prosecutor reveals Ken Ofori-Atta's health condition
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-03
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Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Minister of Finance who has been declared a wanted person by the Office of the Special Prosecutor for failing to attend an investigative interview regarding suspected corruption.

Why OSP says Ken Ofori-Atta’s conduct is 'totally unacceptable' and has re-declared him wanted
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-02
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Ken Ofori-Atta has been declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor for failing to report in person.

Ken Ofori-Atta declared wanted again by OSP for failing to report in person
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-02
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Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Minister of Finance who is currently under investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

Ken Ofori-Atta is not fleeing from justice, he is just not well, he is sick - Frank Davies
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-02
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Ken Ofori-Atta is currently under investigation in connection with five separate matters relating to his tenure as Finance Minister.

Ken Ofori-Atta still in US, requests virtual meeting with OSP
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-02
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Ken Ofori-Atta is being investigated by the Office of the Special Prosecutor for multiple issues during his tenure as Minister of Finance.

The 5 key issues Ken Ofori-Atta is being investigated for as deadline to report to OSP expires on June 2
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-01
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Ghanaians know that only one person, in the whole of the NPP 2016-2024 era, can be blamed for the failure to reshuffle government appointees.

Bawumia should give us a break!
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-05-02
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Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister, had his private residence raided by National Security operatives.

Minority accuses Attorney-General of abuse of power
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-03-25
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Ken Ofori-Atta is the former Finance Minister who was subjected to a similar raid as Dr Addison.

Parliament summons Interior Minister over search of Addison’s house
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-03-24
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The home of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was also searched.

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson defends National Security raids on former officials
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-03-20
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The first raid occurred on Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s longest-serving Finance Minister, in Labone, Accra.

PHOTOS: Minority leader Afenyo-Markin visits former BoG Governor after security raid
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-03-20
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Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against the Office of the Special Prosecutor over being declared a 'fugitive from justice'.

Ofori-Atta sues OSP - Graphic Online
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-03-17
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