OSP Investigates Ken Ofori-Atta: Must He Be in Ghana?

Ghana's OSP Investigates Ken Ofori-Atta: Is Physical Presence Required? The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a June 2 deadline to Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as part of an ongoing investigation. This has sparked debate about whether Ofori-Atta's physical presence in Ghana is a legal requirement for the OSP to proceed. Elvis Darko, Newscenta Editor, argues that the OSP can proceed with the investigation, even in Ofori-Atta's absence, citing the precedent of Sedinam Tamakloe's in absentia conviction. "People are tried and convicted in absentia worldwide," Darko stated in a recent interview on Channel One TV. "If he has the evidence, he can go to court." This raises questions about the balance between due process and the efficiency of investigations. The discussion highlights the complexities of legal procedures and the ongoing investigation's significance for Ghana's political landscape. The outcome of this investigation will likely have significant implications for the country's financial sector and political climate.