Frank Davies, a member of the legal team representing former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for what he describes as unfair treatment of his client.
His comments follow Ofori-Atta’s request to appear before the OSP virtually on medical grounds, after failing to honour the initially scheduled in-person session on June 2.
While the OSP is yet to formally respond to the request, it had earlier cautioned that failure to comply could result in Ofori-Atta being placed on Interpol’s Red Notice list.
Speaking to Channel One News’ Hanson Agyemang, Davies argued that such a move would be unjust.
“Ken Ofori-Atta has been unwell for some time now — this is public knowledge. His medical condition did not begin after the government left office. He has been receiving treatment and has been outside the country for several months. Based on medical advice, the circumstances have changed, and that is why the June 2 appointment must be reconsidered,” Davies explained.
He confirmed that an initial agreement was made for Ofori-Atta to appear on June 2, 2025, but insisted that the request for a virtual interview is legitimate and reasonable under the current conditions.
Rejecting claims of evasion, Davies insisted that Ofori-Atta remains fully cooperative with the ongoing legal process.
“Is physical presence the only legal form of engagement in this country? Has the Electronic Transactions Act ceased to apply? We hold video interviews with our loved ones and colleagues across the world every day — why should this be different?” he questioned.
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