OSP should not be solely blamed for Ofori-Atta situation - Prof Atua
Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei Atua, Professor of International Law at the University of Ghana, argued on Saturday on JoyNews' Newsfile that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) should not bear sole responsibility for challenges surrounding Ghana's efforts to secure the return of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. His comments followed a United States court decision that raised questions about aspects of evidence presented in Ghana's pursuit of Mr Ofori-Atta, while the OSP maintains the former minister remains a fugitive from justice. Prof Atua stated, "The OSP is being overly held responsible for the so-called fleeing of Mr Ofori-Atta. I think that there are other agencies involved who could have been held or should be responsible as well."
Prof Atua mentioned the Attorney-General's Office and Ghana's security agencies as institutions that should also be considered. He challenged the characterisation of Mr Ofori-Atta's departure from Ghana, arguing he did not leave unlawfully because he had received permission to travel for medical reasons. Prof Atua explained that while the former minister stayed beyond the period initially granted, there was evidence he required further medical attention, including surgery.
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