Crime and Investigation
Ken Ofori-Atta’s Family Accuses Special Prosecutor of Abuse of Power Over Interpol Red Notice
The family of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has launched a scathing attack on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), accusing it of abusing its administrative powers and violating Mr. Ofori-Atta’s human rights in connection with an INTERPOL Red Notice issued against him.
In a strongly worded press statement issued on Monday, June 9, 2025, the family called for the immediate withdrawal of the Red Notice, which labels Mr. Ofori-Atta a fugitive wanted for “using public office for private profit.” They revealed that formal applications for the removal of the notice have been filed with both Ghana’s National Central Bureau and INTERPOL’s Commission for the Control of Files (CCF).
The family alleges that the OSP manipulated evidence and bypassed legal protocols to obtain an arrest warrant dated February 11, 2025, without presenting a supporting affidavit in court — a key legal requirement. According to them, this forms the basis of a pending case in the Human Rights Court scheduled for a ruling on June 18, 2025.
They also condemned the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, for using media platforms to brand Mr. Ofori-Atta as a fugitive, describing such actions as “unlawful” and “a public lynching.” The statement insists that no formal charges have been laid against Mr. Ofori-Atta beyond the generic accusation stated on the arrest warrant.
Citing health concerns, the family noted that Mr. Ofori-Atta, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment at the Mayo Clinic in the United States, had offered to provide a video-recorded interview to aid the investigation — a proposal the OSP rejected. They argued that the refusal to accept this offer, despite medical evidence and timelines submitted to the court, reveals a lack of fairness and reasonableness.
According to the family, the OSP ignored multiple medical updates, including documentation that Mr. Ofori-Atta had been scheduled for a biopsy in March 2025 and will undergo surgery for cancer on June 13, 2025. They emphasized that his absence from Ghana is not an attempt to evade justice but a necessary medical absence.
“The reposting of the Wanted notice was a premeditated theatrical stunt—a public lynching to portray a man, scheduled for cancer surgery, as a fugitive,” the statement asserted.
They further claim that the OSP’s actions amount to political persecution and a vendetta against Mr. Ofori-Atta, listing several missteps including unlawful declarations, breach of due process, and violations of constitutional rights.
The family stressed Mr. Ofori-Atta’s history of cooperation with legal authorities, including CHRAJ and Parliamentary censure processes, all of which they say ended in his favor. They argued that the portrayal of him as a fugitive is inconsistent with his past behavior and reputation.
They concluded by reaffirming his intention to return to Ghana and appear before the OSP once his medical treatment and recovery are complete. The family expressed confidence that justice will ultimately prevail, restoring Mr. Ofori-Atta’s reputation.
“Justice will find the Hamans,” the statement ends, drawing a biblical allusion to vindication after persecution.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, for what they describe as offensive conduct likely to disturb public peace.
In a statement issued on Monday, September 8, the Police confirmed that Abronye was taken into custody earlier in the day and is currently being held. He is expected to be arraigned before court in the coming days.
Although the statement did not provide details of the incident that triggered his arrest, Abronye has in recent weeks drawn public attention after filing asylum applications in eight countries — including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, Germany, and Côte d’Ivoire — citing political persecution and threats to his life.
Meanwhile, Police investigations linked to Abronye also prompted a search of the residence of former NPP Youth Organiser, Moses Abor, on Sunday. However, Mr. Abor was not found during the operation.
Crime and Investigation
Two Women Granted GH¢100,000 Bail Each Over Offensive TikTok Comments About President Mahama
Two women facing charges for making abusive remarks against former President John Dramani Mahama following the August 6 helicopter crash have been granted bail.
The Adenta Circuit Court admitted Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old National Service Person, and Charity Dede Tetteh, a 29-year-old beautician, to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 each with two sureties, one of which must be justified with property.
Both pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit a crime with offensive conduct, and offensive conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.
The prosecution alleged that during a TikTok live session, the accused stated: “We would have been happier if the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, was involved in the helicopter crash and dwarfs had eaten him up. A lot of people are dying under his tenure of office.” The remarks were later shared on Birago’s TikTok account, under the name “Abena Birago.”
Presiding judge Mrs. Angela Attache cautioned the accused to avoid further trouble, stressing the sensitive nature of the case.
A legal team led by Mr. Enoch Anhwere Afoakwa represented the accused, while Chief Inspector Maxwell Lanyo prosecuted. The prosecution also revealed that investigators are seeking a High Court order to access the accused persons’ mobile phones, though they did not oppose the bail request.
The matter has been adjourned to November 5, 2025, with forensic evidence of the live-stream already secured for trial.
Crime and Investigation
Chinese National and Ghanaian Arrested in Akwatia for Illegal Possession of Ammunition
Police in Akwatia have arrested two men, including a Chinese national, for allegedly possessing ammunition without authorization.
The suspects, 32-year-old Enoch Asiedu and 58-year-old Lu Youyan, were intercepted around 9 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Boadua Livingstone snap checkpoint during a routine police patrol.
According to police reports, the two were travelling in a Toyota Hilux pickup when officers conducted a search and discovered four live BB cartridges inside the vehicle. The suspects were immediately taken to the Akwatia Police Station along with the seized ammunition.
During interrogation, Asiedu claimed the cartridges belonged to their employer, identified only as Mohammed, who is said to own the pickup. Police have since launched efforts to locate Mohammed for questioning.
Both men are currently in police custody as investigations continue.
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