The Convenor of the One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has called on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Attorney-General’s Department to take decisive action in the case involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, urging that he be prosecuted in absentia if found culpable.
Speaking in an interview following the adjournment of the case between the OSP and the former Minister, Mr. Hosi expressed deep frustration over what he described as undue delays and weak communication surrounding the matter. He expressed that many Ghanaians feel disillusioned by the lack of visible progress, despite the severity of the allegations and their economic implications.
Mr. Hosi argued that the former Minister’s handling of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) and other fiscal decisions under the previous administration had caused widespread suffering, leaving citizens eager for justice.
“On this Ofori-Atta matter, the government, OSP must realise that Ghanaians are wild and angry. Whatever Ofori-Atta did to personify a lot of Ghanaian’s pain is his problem, but that is the reality on the ground.
“People are really upset. People expect that if he’s legitimately culpable in the matter, he should be dealt with without passion. His day in court should come”
Senyo Hosi, Convenor of the One Ghana Movement
Mr. Hosi maintained that Ghanaians expect swift legal action, stressing that the justice system must demonstrate credibility by treating the case with fairness and urgency.
Stalled Proceedings
Mr. Hosi questioned the rationale for the stalled case, particularly why the OSP and the Attorney-General’s Office had yet to proceed with formal charges or an effective trial process.
He further noted that the apparent inaction undermines public confidence in the justice system, especially when both the OSP Mr. Kissi Agyebeng and Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine have the legal tools and institutional experience to advance the process.
“What I don’t understand is why the case is not able to proceed with or without Ofori-Atta in Ghana? What are the charges? After all this time, we still don’t know the charges.
“There’s a great basis for proper cooperation between Ayine and Kissi; there’s a relationship that exists, which should be advantageous. So when they do what they’re doing, they’re not helping us. It’s as if they are playing [totas] cards”
Senyo Hosi, Convenor of the One Ghana Movement
Mr. Hosi appealed for more transparent communication from state institutions, insisting that citizens deserve clarity on whether the former Minister will face trial. He urged that the case be pursued in absentia if Ghanaian law permits, as waiting indefinitely for his return would deny justice to those affected by his policies.
Court Proceedings and Government’s Position
The Human Rights Division of the High Court on Thursday, October 23, 2025, adjourned the case involving the former Finance Minister and the OSP to November 25, 2025. The adjournment followed the hearing of two motions filed by Mr. Ofori-Atta’s legal team – one seeking discoveries and another requesting leave to amend an originating motion on notice – both of which were opposed by the OSP.
Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine, addressing the matter, clarified that Ghana cannot formally request Mr. Ofori-Atta’s extradition from the United States until a strong legal case has been built in accordance with U.S. extradition requirements.
He explained that American law demands the submission of a comprehensive case docket and formal charges before any extradition request can be made. The Attorney-General reaffirmed the government’s commitment to due process and constitutional compliance in all ongoing prosecutions.
Mr. Hosi, however, insisted that while procedural correctness is necessary, prolonged bureaucratic inertia risks eroding public faith in accountability institutions and called on the OSP and Attorney-General to demonstrate boldness in pursuing justice, whether or not the former Minister is within Ghana’s jurisdiction.
“I beg you, Ghanaians need to see action; we need honest engagements. The communication should be clear. This extradition is neither here nor there. I need to know without Ofori-Atta’s presence, will the constitution not allow you to try him in absentia? Deal with the matter”
Senyo Hosi, Convenor of the One Ghana Movement
The call underscores a growing public demand for accountability from the previous administration, particularly on fiscal management and corruption-related investigations, as the government continues to emphasise transparency and institutional reform in 2025.
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