Ken Ofori‑Atta’s Wife Confirms Successful Cancer Surgery in the US

Accra, Ghana – June 2025 – Professor Angela Ofori‑Atta, wife of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori‑Atta, has confirmed that her husband underwent a successful prostate cancer surgery in the United States.

???? Details of the Surgery

• The procedure was a robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy conducted at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday, June 13, 2025. The four-hour operation is reported to have gone smoothly, and Mrs. Ofori‑Atta noted that 

• medical team is "pleased with the outcome." 

• Post-surgery, Ken Ofori‑Atta has been placed on a standard postoperative care plan and is expected to recover over the next few months.

???? Context & Significance

This medical update comes amid a backdrop of legal challenges. Ken Ofori‑Atta has been under investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor and faced a red notice issued by Interpol in June 2025 due to missed appearances—attributed to his ongoing treatment abroad. 

✔️ Prognosis & Outlook

• Mrs. Ofori‑Atta conveyed optimism about her husband’s recovery, estimating it could take around three months. 

• The couple expressed heartfelt gratitude to the public, clergy, and well-wishers for their prayers and support during this challenging period.