High court dismisses Ken Ofori-Atta’s attempt to invalidate arrest warrant

The High Court has rejected an application by former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta seeking to nullify an arrest warrant issued against him by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

Mr. Ofori-Atta had urged the court to declare the warrant unlawful and halt all related enforcement actions, including efforts to secure an Interpol Red Notice. His legal team argued that the OSP had exceeded its legal mandate and violated proper procedures in obtaining the warrant.

However, in a ruling delivered on Thursday, the court dismissed the application as lacking merit. The presiding judge upheld the legality of the OSP’s actions, paving the way for continued enforcement.

This ruling adds a new chapter to the intensifying standoff between the former minister and the OSP, which is probing Mr. Ofori-Atta over alleged procurement breaches and questionable handling of state resources during his tenure at the Finance Ministry.

Despite multiple invitations, Mr. Ofori-Atta has yet to appear before the OSP, citing ongoing medical treatment abroad. His continued absence prompted the Special Prosecutor to declare him wanted in June and initiate international enforcement measures through Interpol.