The High Court has dismissed an application filed by former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, which sought to nullify an arrest warrant issued against him by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
Mr. Ofori-Atta had petitioned the court to declare the warrant unlawful and to invalidate all related enforcement measures, including a request for an Interpol Red Notice intended to facilitate his international arrest.
His legal team argued that the OSP had overstepped its legal authority and violated due process in obtaining the warrant.
However, in a ruling delivered on Thursday, the court found no merit in the application.
The presiding judge upheld the OSP’s actions, ruling that they were lawful and procedurally sound.
This ruling marks a significant turn in the escalating standoff between the former minister and the anti-corruption body.
Mr. Ofori-Atta is currently under investigation by the OSP for alleged procurement breaches and the mismanagement of public funds during his tenure at the Finance Ministry.
Despite multiple summonses and deadlines issued by the OSP, he has yet to appear before the agency, citing ongoing medical treatment abroad.
Following his continued absence, the OSP officially declared Mr. Ofori-Atta a wanted person in June and initiated steps to involve Interpol in securing his apprehension.
The High Court’s decision effectively clears the way for the OSP to proceed with both domestic and international enforcement efforts related to its investigation.
