News
Breaking: Ken Ofori-Atta no longer listed as a fugitive
Former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta is no longer listed as a fugitive.
On February 12, 2025, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng declared Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, former
Minister of Finance, a wanted person and a fugitive from justice.
This declaration was made on the ground that he had failed to indicate a reasonable time of his return to the jurisdiction although he had been informed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) that he was a suspect in various suspected corruption and corruption-related cases and he had been directed to physically encounter the OSP in Accra on a specified date and at a specified time for interviewing.
Against this backdrop, on February 18, 2025, Mr. Ofori-Atta transmitted a communication through his lawyers to the OSP by which he stated a definite date of his voluntary return to the jurisdiction.
This marks a major shift from Mr. Ofori-Atta’s previous intention of remaining outside the jurisdiction indefinitely.
Subsequently, on February 18, 2025, the OSP acceded to Mr. Ofori-Atta’s request as it deemed his stated date of voluntary return to the jurisdiction reasonable in the circumstances.
Additionally, on February 18, 2025, the Special Prosecutor rescheduled the date of Mr. Ofori-Atta’s attendance at the OSP taking into account Mr. Ofori-Atta’s stated date of voluntary return to the jurisdiction.
Consequently, Mr. Ofori-Atta has been removed from the OSP’s list of wanted persons and the OSP ceases to consider Mr. Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice pending his voluntary return to the jurisdiction cicra his stated date.
The OSP noted that, “If Mr. Ofori-Atta fails to voluntarily return to the jurisdiction circa this stated date, and if Mr. Ofori-Atta fails to attend the OSP on the rescheduled date, he shall be re-entered on the OSP’s list of wanted persons and the OSP shall then consider him fugitive from justice, and the OSP shall take all necessary legal steps to secure his return to the jurisdiction and attendance at the OSP at our own choosing.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
News
Korle Bu Dental Dep’t Gets New Digital X-Ray Machine
The Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, has commissioned newly installed digital X-ray machines at the Radiology Department to further enhance diagnostic services and improve patient care.
At the brief ceremony, Dr. Adam underscored the significance of the new machines in meeting the growing demand for advanced diagnostic services. He described the commissioning as a major milestone in the hospital’s modernisation agenda, aimed at boosting efficiency in patient management.
Dr. Matthew Boamah, Head of the Dental Unit, and Dr. Hafisatu Gbadamosi, Head of the Radiology Department, expressed their appreciation to hospital management and partners, Rontgen Imaging, for making the project possible. They assured that the machines will be utilised to their fullest potential for the benefit of patients.
The new equipment will significantly improve the quality and speed of imaging, especially for dental and maxillofacial cases, while minimising patient exposure to radiation. In addition, it will support teaching, research, and specialised care, further strengthening Korle Bu’s position as a leading referral centre in Ghana and the sub-region.
This commissioning forms part of the hospital’s broader commitment to upgrading its infrastructure and delivering world-class healthcare to its patients and clients.
News
Korle Bu Staff to enjoy Free Healthcare from September
From September 1, 2025, staff of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital will no longer be required to pay for healthcare services and subsequently apply for refunds.
They will, instead, be able to access care directly by presenting their staff ID cards.
The Chief Executive of the Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, announced this during the Hospital’s 2025 Midyear Performance Review held on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Dr. Adam described the initiative as a major step towards enhancing staff welfare while also strengthening the hospital’s internal systems.
He further emphasised the importance of departments conducting daily and frequent revenue reconciliations to ensure transparency, efficiency, and prudent financial management.
According to him, revenue must be generated collectively and utilised collectively in order to sustain hospital operations and enhance staff welfare.
Commending staff for their dedication over the past months, the Chief Executive noted that the performance review was not only a time to reflect on achievements but also an opportunity to set priorities for the future.
He also outlined ongoing efforts to improve operations across the hospital, including renovation works, the introduction of systems to track procurement and resource utilisation, and additional training programmes to prepare staff for roles created through attrition.
Planned developments include the introduction of a biometric attendance system, the construction of a new Endoscopy Unit, and the upgrade of the hospital’s MRI machine.
The review session featured presentations from various directorates of the hospital, including Nursing and Midwifery, Pharmacy, Medical Directorate, Administration, General Services, Human Resources, and Finance.
Each directorate highlighted its achievements, challenges, priorities, and next steps for the remainder of the year.
