OSP Sets November 24 Court Date For Kenneth Ofori-Atta And Seven Others

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has confirmed that all accused persons in the case Republic v Kenneth Ofori-Atta and 7 Others are expected to appear before the court on Monday, November 24.

According to the OSP, steps will be taken to secure the necessary orders to serve the charge sheet on suspects who are currently outside the country. Former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta is among those who will be tried in absentia since he has not returned from a trip to the United States.

On Tuesday, November 18, the OSP formally charged Mr Ofori-Atta and seven others with 78 counts of corruption and related offences. The other accused persons are:

Ernest Darko Akore; former Chef de Cabinet at the Ministry of Finance

Emmanuel Kofi Nti; former Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority

Rev Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah; former Commissioner-General of the GRA

Isaac Crentsil; former Commissioner of the Customs Division and General Manager for Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited

Kwadwo Damoah; former Commissioner of the Customs Division and Member of Parliament for Jaman South

Evans Adusei

Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML)

The charges stem from an extensive investigation by the OSP into alleged corruption involving senior officials at the Ministry of Finance and the Ghana Revenue Authority, as well as individuals linked to Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited.

On October 30, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng announced at a press briefing that the investigation had uncovered serious financial irregularities. He revealed that all named individuals would face prosecution before the end of November 2025.

Mr Agyebeng also stated that the OSP will pursue the recovery of financial losses suffered by the state. This includes GH₵125 million the office says was unjustifiably gained by SML through overpayments. The OSP intends to retrieve this amount through a disgorgement process.

The case now moves to court as the state seeks accountability and recovery of funds allegedly lost through corrupt practices.