5 reliefs Ofori-Atta seeks in case against OSP, Kissi Agyebeng

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has outlined a series of reliefs he is seeking from the High Court in his legal battle against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and its head, Kissi Agyebeng.

The suit, filed on March 13, 2025, comes in the wake of the OSP’s decision to declare Mr. Ofori-Atta wanted — a move he describes as unlawful and damaging to his reputation.

Central to Mr. Ofori-Atta’s claims is an allegation that Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, as a lawyer and public officer, failed in his duty to act fairly and reasonably.

The former minister argues that Agyebeng’s decision to alter the nature of their engagement through public media briefings, rather than following proper legal channels, constitutes a breach of professional conduct.

Among the key reliefs Mr. Ofori-Atta is seeking are:

1. A declaration that Kissi Agyebeng breached his duty to act fairly when he used a media briefing to revise the terms of his official interaction with the former minister.

2. An order for the immediate removal of Mr. Ofori-Atta’s photograph and personal details from the OSP’s wanted list published on its website.

3. Compensation for:
(a) The unlawful declaration of Mr. Ofori-Atta as a wanted person.

(b)The publication of his personal details as a wanted person on the OSP’s official website.

4. A directive for the OSP to officially serve any documents required from Mr. Ofori-Atta for investigations through his lawyers, to enable proper compliance.

5. An injunction restraining the OSP from taking any steps to forcibly secure Mr. Ofori-Atta’s return to Ghana while these matters remain unresolved in court.

The former Finance Minister’s lawsuit emphasizes the need for due process and respect for his rights amid ongoing corruption investigations.

His legal team argues that his continued listing as a wanted person, despite official communication about his health condition and travel plans, is unjust and damaging.

Read also the full suit filed 

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