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Ken Ofori-Atta remains subject to extradition proceedings despite US residency report- OSP
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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has stated that former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, remains subject to extradition proceedings despite reports that he has been granted permanent residency in the United States.
In a statement, the OSP said it had taken note of media reports and a publication attributed to a Ghanaian law firm claiming that a United States immigration court granted Mr. Ofori-Atta permanent residency after finding that criminal charges filed against him in Ghana were not credible.
However, the OSP clarified that it is not involved in any immigration proceedings concerning Mr. Ofori-Atta in the United States.
According to the Special Prosecutor’s office, its involvement relates only to extradition proceedings being pursued through the Attorney-General, who serves as the central authority in such matters.
The OSP explained that the extradition case against Mr. Ofori-Atta is separate from any immigration hearing and that the extradition documents are not before the immigration court.
It further stated that the credibility of the criminal charges against the former minister would be determined by the courts in Ghana, which have the jurisdiction to decide whether he is guilty or innocent.
The Office maintained that Mr. Ofori-Atta remains a citizen of Ghana and can still be extradited to the country if a United States extradition court so decides.
Mr. Ofori-Atta is wanted by the OSP to answer charges in relation to several matters, including the Strategic Mobilisation-GRA contract, the termination of the ECG-BXC contract, National Cathedral payments, the ambulance procurement contract, and the utilisation of the Tax Refund Account.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta remains the subject of criminal proceedings in Ghana and is still wanted under a valid arrest warrant issued by the High Court in Accra.
In a public notice, the OSP said it had taken note of a transcript of a hearing from a United States immigration court that has been circulated by some media organisations.
According to the office, the document has been interpreted by some to suggest that Mr. Ofori-Atta has not been credibly charged or linked to any wrongdoing in Ghana.
The OSP rejected that interpretation, explaining that it is not involved in Mr. Ofori-Atta’s immigration proceedings in the United States.
It said its involvement relates only to extradition proceedings, which are being handled through Ghana’s Attorney-General as the country’s central authority.
According to the OSP, the extradition documents are not before the US immigration court and the court has no authority to determine whether the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta are credible.
“The credibility or otherwise of the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta is a matter for determination by the courts in Ghana,” the OSP stated.
The office explained that there are three separate legal proceedings involving the former minister.
These include the immigration proceedings in the United States concerning his immigration status, extradition proceedings to determine whether he should be returned to Ghana, and the criminal case before the High Court in Accra involving corruption and corruption-related offences.
The OSP reiterated that Mr. Ofori-Atta remains before the High Court in Accra as an accused person and that a valid warrant has been issued for his arrest.
It maintained that he remains a fugitive from justice in Ghana and is required to appear before the High Court to answer the charges against him.
The Special Prosecutor also stressed that the criminal proceedings in Ghana would continue in accordance with the law and the directives of the High Court, whether or not Mr. Ofori-Atta is physically present in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Telecel Ghana has announced that it has resolved the intermittent challenges that affected its voice and data services.
In a message to customers, the telecommunications company announced that its network services had been fully restored after experiencing temporary disruptions.
“We are pleased to inform you that intermittent challenges with our voice and data services have been resolved,” the company said.
Telecel apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused by the service interruptions and thanked them for their patience during the period.
“We appreciate your patience and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused,” the company added.
The company assured customers of its commitment to providing reliable communication services under its slogan, “Connecting Energies.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
