Interpol Issues Red Notice for Ghana's Former Finance Minister Amid Corruption Allegations

June 7, 2025 - 01:27

Interpol has placed Ghana's former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, on its red notice list due to allegations of corruption linked to the misuse of public office for personal gain. This action comes in response to a formal request from Ghanaian prosecutors who have labeled Ofori-Atta a "fugitive" after he failed to attend an investigative panel earlier this month, citing health issues as the reason for his absence.

Ofori-Atta's legal representative, Frank Davies, expressed strong disapproval of the "fugitive" designation, describing it as "very condescending" and a significant violation of Ofori-Atta's rights to personal liberty and freedom of movement. The former minister's situation has raised concerns about the implications of such legal actions on political figures in Ghana and the broader context of governance and accountability in the country. As the situation develops, it remains to be seen how Ofori-Atta will respond to the charges and the ramifications of the red notice on his future.