Embattled Ex-Finance Minister Ken Ofori‑Atta Listed on INTERPOL Red Notice

In a major development under Ghana’s anti-corruption drive, INTERPOL has issued a Red Notice for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori‑Atta, who held office from 2017 to 2024. He faces multiple allegations, including misuse of public funds, amid President John Mahama’s “Operation Recover All Loot” campaign .

Ofori‑Atta, 65, was declared a fugitive by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in early February after failing to appear for questioning. His name was removed in mid-February when his legal team submitted a medical-based return timeline. However, after his failure to appear by the agreed June 2 deadline, the OSP reinstated him as a wanted person, prompting the INTERPOL alert 

The Red Notice — which is not an arrest warrant but an international request to locate and provisionally arrest him for extradition — relates to alleged corruption in five key cases: contracts involving the GRA, ECG, National Cathedral, Ministry of Health ambulances, and SML deals. Ofori‑Atta denies all wrongdoing 

⚖️ Stakes & Context

• High-profile target: Ofori‑Atta is the most prominent figure caught in the probe; the government alleges more than US $20 billion worth of public funds have been misappropriated by former officials 

• Legal escalation: OSP boss Kissi Agyebeng stated any further non-compliance would trigger extradition attempts through INTERPOL 

• Political scepticism: Civil society groups have lauded the campaign but warn it risks being perceived as politically motivated if enforcement lacks transparency .

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INTERPOL issues a Red Notice for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta after he failed to appear before the OSP amid corruption charges, marking a pivotal moment in Ghana’s