‘Ken Ofori-Atta will return to Ghana in his own good time’ – Frank Davies

New Patriotic Party chairman Frank Davies has stated that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will return to Ghana "in his own good time." Davies made these remarks on October 3, 2026, at the National Delegates Congress and national officers’ elections held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The former Finance Minister's absence has been attributed to ongoing criminal proceedings in Ghana and efforts by authorities to have him return to the country.

Davies emphasized the importance of respecting due process and the presumption of innocence, stating that he would not join the "court of public opinion" in his criticism of Ofori-Atta. He maintained that an accused person is innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt. According to Davies, those who wish to criticize Ofori-Atta publicly are free to do so, but he would not participate in this discourse.

The former Finance Minister is currently facing corruption and corruption-related charges in Ghana, stemming from investigations conducted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The OSP alleges that Ofori-Atta has 28 counts of corruption and corruption-related offenses, which are being tried before the High Court in Accra.

These charges relate to alleged wrongdoing in contracts between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). In June 2026, Ofori-Atta achieved a significant legal victory in the United States when an immigration court approved his application to adjust his immigration status, leading to the possibility of obtaining lawful permanent residency in the United States.