The motion filed by former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, seeking to restrain the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from declaring him wanted, has been adjourned by the Human Rights Court to June 18, 2025, for a ruling.

The motion, moved by Ofori-Atta’s legal team, is being contested by the OSP in court following the former minister’s lawsuit.

Providing an update on the case via Facebook on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the OSP stated, “The Human Rights Court has adjourned to 18 June 2025 for a ruling on a motion filed by former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta, seeking to restrain the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from declaring him wanted, among other reliefs.”

It added, “Mr. Ofori-Atta is also asking the court to order the OSP to remove previous declarations from its social media platforms. His motion was moved by his legal team and is being contested by the OSP. The court will deliver its ruling on the matter on 18 June 2025.”

Background:

In March 2025, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) was sued by Ken Ofori-Atta over its characterisation of him as a fugitive from justice and a wanted person.

Ofori-Atta’s legal team is seeking a court order to prevent the OSP from referring to him as a "wanted person" or "fugitive from justice."

Regarding the continued display of his picture and name on the OSP's wanted persons list on social media, his lawyers argue that this action violates the principles of administrative justice.

This is despite the OSP’s assurance in a letter dated February 1, 2025, that the former minister would be removed from the wanted list.

The suit demands the immediate removal of Ofori-Atta’s name from the list and an order barring the OSP from reinstating it without judicial approval.

He is also seeking an interlocutory injunction to prevent the OSP from issuing further press releases or media statements referring to him as a fugitive.

Additionally, Ofori-Atta is requesting a mandatory order compelling the agency to delete all references to him as a wanted individual.

His legal team argues that the OSP’s press statements violate his fundamental human rights, including his right to personal liberty, freedom of movement, and administrative justice as guaranteed under the 1992 Constitution.

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