OSP’s investigations have not been impeded by Ofori-Atta—Frank Davies

He claims that even though the former minister is not physically present to respond to inquiries in person, he has made himself available through legally permissible means.

On Monday, October 20, Lawyer Davies told Accra-based JoyNews that his client had asked to be interviewed virtually, but the OSP had turned down the request.

Ken Ofori-Atta made himself available in a way that was allowed by law. When this issue arose, he sent a letter to the OSP via his attorneys stating that he was available for a video conference or electronic transmission, as allowed by law. “That was not accepted by the OSP,” he said.

“Whatever that meant, only God knows, the OSP refused to exploit that and insisted on an in-person interview. Therefore, he continued, “no one can be heard claiming that Ofori-Atta is impeding the process or that he is not making himself available.”

His comments come after the Office of the Attorney General recently disclosed that it has not yet received the OSP’s investigation docket to begin the extradition procedure for the former minister.

The OSP has stated that it is nearly finished with its investigations and will send the docket to the Attorney General shortly in order to start the extradition procedure.

The OSP declared Mr. Ofori-Atta wanted earlier this year after he repeatedly declined invitations to be questioned about alleged corruption-related offenses. He is reportedly receiving medical treatment overseas.

In light of investigations into allegations of profit-driven abuse of public office, specifically in relation to the National Cathedral project and the SML revenue assurance contract, the OSP subsequently requested an INTERPOL Red Notice for his arrest.