A member of Kenneth Ofori-Atta’s legal team, Frank Davies, has called on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to apologise to Ghanaians, insisting that the anti-corruption body erred in its handling of the INTERPOL Red Notice issued against the former finance minister.

According to myjoyonline.com report on February 16, 2026, Davies described the process leading to the notice as flawed and unfair, arguing that the OSP failed to uphold the principles of due process.

“They got it wrong. They goofed. The least they can do is be apologetic and tell Ghanaians the truth,” he stated.

According to him, the rule of law is not merely a catchphrase but must be demonstrated through strict adherence to established legal procedures.

INTERPOL removes Ofori-Atta Red Notice after review

“The rule of law and due process are not decorative terms. They are grounded in tested practices and procedures,” he said, warning against attempts to damage reputations before matters are properly adjudicated in court.

His remarks come after the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files permanently deleted the Red Notice issued against Ofori-Atta.

In a notice dated February 13, 2026, counsel for the former minister, Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo, disclosed that the decision was taken at the Commission’s 135th session held on February 4, 2026.

The commission reportedly concluded that the Red Notice appeared to be of a ‘predominantly political character’ and did not comply with the rules of INTERPOL.

OSP addresses INTERPOL's action on Ken Ofori-Atta Red Notice

It further held that the data submitted by Ghana’s National Central Bureau failed to meet the required standards and should be expunged from INTERPOL’s system.

INTERPOL’s constitution prohibits the organisation from engaging in political, military, religious or racial matters, with the Commission tasked to ensure strict compliance.

Davies said the decision vindicates his client and underscores the importance of respecting due process.

“You cannot destroy someone’s reputation before the facts are properly established,” he emphasised.

Meanwhile, the OSP has maintained that it remains committed to fairness and justice, stating that its actions are guided strictly by law and evidence in the fight against corruption and related offences.

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