Lawyer of former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta, Frank Davies, has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for what he describes as unnecessary media theatrics following its announcement that his client will soon face prosecution for alleged corruption-related offences.

Speaking in an interview cited by adomonline.com on October 31, 2025, Davies dismissed the OSP’s recent press conference as ‘needless,’ accusing Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng of turning serious legal matters into public drama.

“Coming to narrate and talk long and needless English is a conviction in itself. He (the Special Prosecutor) says he’s going to charge him (Ofori-Atta); he should go ahead and stop this gimmicking. Come on, is this the first time the OSP has come out to say something about Ken Ofori-Atta?” he quizzed.

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Davies further described the OSP’s handling of the matter as “amateurish and childish,” recalling previous public statements made about his client.

“Once upon a time, what did he tell us? That Ofori-Atta should either come to this country, or he would force his entry. I mean, come on,” he said.

Frank Davies further emphasised that Ofori-Atta is not afraid of prosecution and that he is ready to meet the OSP in court.

“Let me tell you, Kenneth Nana Yaw Kuntunkununku Ofori-Atta is not afraid of prosecution. Let the car roll for the OSP; the accused person will have his vehicle. So, let’s stop these theatrics,” he stated.

Davies also urged the Special Prosecutor to focus on rebuilding the credibility of his office rather than engaging in ‘media performances’.

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“A lawyer’s place is in the courtroom, not behind microphones,” he indicated.

The comments come after the OSP disclosed that Ken Ofori-Atta and several former government officials will be charged by the end of November 2025 for alleged financial irregularities uncovered at the Ministry of Finance, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML).

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