The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge by former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who sought to quash an arrest warrant issued by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
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Ofori-Atta’s legal team had asked the court to rule the warrant unlawful and to strike down all related enforcement actions, including an Interpol Red Notice initiated by the OSP. They argued that the warrant was obtained outside the agency’s legal and procedural authority.
However, in a ruling delivered on Thursday, the court held that the application lacked merit and upheld the OSP’s actions as lawful. The presiding judge dismissed the application entirely.
This ruling is the latest chapter in an ongoing standoff between the former minister and the country’s anti-corruption agency.
The OSP is investigating Ofori-Atta over several allegations, including procurement breaches and mismanagement of public funds during his tenure.
Despite multiple invitations and deadlines from the OSP, Ofori-Atta has yet to appear in person, citing ongoing medical treatment abroad.
In June, the OSP declared him a wanted individual and initiated international enforcement measures through Interpol.
Further developments are expected as the OSP continues its probe.
