Former Greater Accra Regional Minister Titus Glover has accused the government of using efforts to extradite former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as a political tool aimed at tarnishing his reputation rather than ensuring accountability.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, June 17, Glover alleged that the manner in which the matter has been handled was intended to subject Ofori-Atta to public ridicule and score political points.
According to him, the government’s actions appear more focused on damaging the former minister’s image than pursuing a fair and transparent process.
“I don’t need to tell him to come. He’s an adult. If he wants to come, he can come. The way they’ve created the orchestra, the drama, when he comes, you hold him in a rough manner just to disgrace him before the public.
“That’s exactly what they wanted to do. They want to disgrace the man, defame him, call him a thief and all kinds of things,” he stated.
Glover further questioned whether the government’s focus on the Ofori-Atta matter is diverting attention from pressing national issues, arguing that more attention should be given to addressing the country’s economic and social challenges.
He cited the government’s proposed Women’s Bank initiative and suggested that authorities should concentrate on delivering on such commitments rather than engaging in political controversies.
The comments come amid ongoing investigations involving Ofori-Atta, who is facing several criminal allegations linked to decisions taken during his tenure as Finance Minister.
Among the allegations is a claim that a contract awarded to Strategic Mobilisation Limited resulted in losses of more than GH¢1.4 billion to the state.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has also been investigating the former minister and, in June 2025, initiated steps to secure an INTERPOL Red Notice after he allegedly failed to honour multiple invitations for questioning. The notice was later removed by INTERPOL.
The OSP has, however, maintained that reports of Ofori-Atta acquiring lawful permanent residency in the United States do not shield him from criminal investigations in Ghana or affect ongoing efforts to secure his return to face questioning.
Government officials have repeatedly insisted that the investigations are part of broader efforts to ensure accountability in the management of public resources, while the opposition New Patriotic Party continues to argue that the process is politically motivated.
The matter remains one of the most closely watched political and legal developments involving former officials of the previous administration.
