Ken Ofori-Atta corruption trial set for August 27 after Supreme Court clears OSP Act
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The criminal trial of former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is set to resume on Thursday, August 27, 2026, after the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act of 2017. The Office of the Special Prosecutor announced the resumption date following […]
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's corruption trial is set to resume on August 27, 2026, following a recent Supreme Court ruling confirming the constitutional validity of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act. This verdict overturns prior legal challenges that had previously impeded anti-corruption proceedings in Ghana.
The charges against Ofori-Atta arise from an investigation into revenue assurance agreements between Strategic Mobilisation Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority. Ofori-Atta is currently facing 28 charges, alongside seven other individuals, including former Ghana Revenue Authority officials and executives from Strategic Mobilisation Limited.
The trial has faced delays due to legal disputes over the special prosecutor's authority, but the Supreme Court's decision has cleared the way for the upcoming courtroom proceedings. Meanwhile, Ofori-Atta's residency status in the United States has also been resolved, with the US Immigration Court granting him permanent residency.
However, Ghana's anti-corruption agency has clarified that this decision does not impact the local legal proceedings and that the agency remains separate from any extradition efforts.
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