Legal counsel for Ken Ofori-Atta, Frank Davies, has reacted to the dismissal of an application seeking to quash an arrest warrant issued by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), stating that the legal team is now evaluating their next steps.
The High Court, in its recent ruling determined that the former Finance Minister’s request lacked merit, giving the green light for the arrest warrant and associated legal procedures to proceed.
Speaking to the press over the verdict, Mr. Davies confirmed that the legal team had not ruled out further legal action.
“The High Court has delivered its ruling, and we will explore the next steps available to us. There are avenues open to every lawyer, and we’ll consider them carefully”
Frank Davies, Legal Counsel for Ken Ofori-Atta
The ruling by the High Court was a setback for Mr. Ofori-Atta’s efforts to stop the enforcement of the arrest warrant issued against him. The application had sought to have the warrant invalidated and all related enforcement processes, including a request for an Interpol Red Notice, declared unlawful.
In its ruling, the High Court firmly rejected the arguments made by Mr. Ofori-Atta’s legal team. The presiding judge found no merit in the application, thereby affirming the OSP’s legal authority and procedure in obtaining the arrest warrant.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor is investigating Mr. Ofori-Atta over allegations tied to corruption and procurement breaches during his tenure as Finance Minister. Despite being summoned multiple times by the OSP, the former minister has not appeared before the agency, citing medical treatment abroad.
In response to Mr. Ofori-Atta’s continued absence, the OSP declared him a wanted person in June. It has since initiated steps to engage Interpol to issue a Red Notice, which would support his arrest in other jurisdictions.
These actions formed the basis of Mr. Ofori-Atta’s legal challenge, which now stands dismissed.
The Ministry of Justice, aligning with the OSP’s position, defended the warrant’s issuance and supported the court’s ruling as a reaffirmation of institutional integrity.
“The court’s decision reinforces the mandate of independent investigative bodies to act without obstruction,” said a representative of the Justice Ministry.
The OSP has not publicly commented on the ruling but has previously stated that its pursuit of Mr. Ofori-Atta is guided solely by the legal framework governing its operations.
Standoff Intensifies
The ongoing tension between Mr. Ofori-Atta and the OSP has drawn national attention, especially following his absence despite repeated summonses.
The legal pushback from his team, now stalled by the High Court ruling, underscores the stakes involved as the OSP moves closer to enforcing its warrant.
Mr. Davies did not specify what legal channels might be pursued next, but his remarks signal that the legal battle is far from over. “There are options, and we intend to examine each thoroughly,” he reiterated.
For now, the court’s decision stands, and unless overturned on appeal or legally set aside through a different mechanism, the warrant for Mr. Ofori-Atta’s arrest remains valid.
The Special Prosecutor’s Office is therefore legally positioned to continue its pursuit with the support of international partners.
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