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Respond to Ofori-Atta’s suit and stop the unnecessary presser – Frank Davies to Special Prosecutor
A member of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team, Frank Davies, has criticised the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyabeng for what he describes as “unnecessary publicity stunts” in his attempt to probe his client for alleged corruption and corruption-related offences.
Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Middaynews on Monday, March 17, Mr Davies expressed his growing disappointment with the OSP’s handling of the case, insisting that the office should respond to the latest suit filed against him by Mr Ofori-Atta rather than running to the media.
“You have been served with an originating notice of motion. The OSP has conceded that the process has been duly served. As a trained lawyer occupying such an esteemed office, what should he have done? Respond to the motion—not engage in knee-jerk reactions, showboating, and unnecessary attempts to court public attention through press conferences,” Mr Davies asserted.
The criticism comes after the OSP issued a stern warning to Mr Ofori-Atta, stating that he would be re-listed as a wanted person if he fails to appear for questioning on June 2, 2025.
The latest stance of the OSP comes after Ken Ofori-Atta filed a suit against him, seeking an injunction to prevent his reclassification as a wanted person.
His legal team argues that the OSP’s actions are baseless and unjustified, emphasising that he has cooperated with investigations through his lawyers. They claim that any attempt to label him a fugitive would be unfair and damaging to his reputation.
After the former Finance Minister assured authorities of his cooperation with ongoing corruption investigations, the OSP had previously removed his name from its wanted list in good faith.
In a statement responding to a lawsuit filed by Mr Ofori-Atta, challenging the OSP’s earlier decision to declare him a fugitive, the prosecuting authority reiterated its stance. According to the OSP, Mr Ofori-Atta had personally requested his removal from the wanted list, providing assurances that he would make himself available for questioning on a specific date.
Mr Davies, however, questioned the OSP’s motives, insisting that his client remains available and that there is a prior agreement for his appearance in June.
“Our client is still outside the country for a reason, and this reason has been communicated through proper procedures. What else should be done? The OSP agreed that he would appear on June 2. Why not wait until then? This is an act of extreme bad faith, unethical and unprofessional conduct coming from a trained lawyer,” Mr Davies argued.
He further emphasised that there are legal processes available to ensure Mr Ofori-Atta returns to Ghana if necessary, dismissing claims that his client is evading justice.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
President John Dramani Mahama has held a high-level meeting with the Heads of Security Agencies, Minister for the Interior and Acting Minister for Defence on the ongoing security services recruitment process.
Following a briefing on the process, the President has directed that the number of men and women to be recruited to the various security agencies should be increased from twenty-thousand (20,000) to forty thousand (40,000) over a four year period.
The President has also directed the Heads of the Security Agencies to ensure transparency and fairness in the recruitment process.
Present at the meeting were the Chief of Staff, Secretary to the President, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs, National Security Coordinator, Inspector General of Police Director General Prisons, Director General Fire Service, Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service and the Director General of the Narcotics Control Commission
At the request of the minority leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with members of the Parliamentary Minority Caucus today.
The engagement afforded the Caucus an opportunity to provide the Fund with feedback on recent economic developments in Ghana.
The discussions were mutually beneficial to both sides as stakeholders in Ghana’s governance.
The IMF delegation was led by Adrian Alter, Resident Representative, accompanied by Mr. Razafimahefa Ivohasina Fizara, Coordinator of AFRITAC West 2 and Mr. Osa Ahinakwah Economist at the IMF Country Office.
Members of the Caucus in attendance were, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Second Deputy Minority Whip; Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Ranking Member on Finance; Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Economy and Development; Kweku Agyeman Kwarteng, Chairman on Budget; Abena Osei-Asare, Chairperson of Public Accounts; and Collins Adomako-Mensah, Deputy Ranking Member on Energy.
Dr. Antoinette Tsiboe-Darko, Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, also represented the Party.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
