The International Police Organization (Interpol) has issued a red notice for Ghana's former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, who is facing accusations of using public office for personal gain.
The notice follows a formal request by Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), which declared Ofori-Atta a wanted person after he failed to appear for a scheduled interrogation.
Ofori-Atta is under investigation over several high-profile contracts, including deals related to Ghana's petroleum revenues, electricity supply, ambulance procurement, and a controversial national cathedral project.
The OSP is probing alleged misconduct, including improper procurement processes and financial mismanagement.
The Interpol red notice is a request to police worldwide to arrest Ofori-Atta.
Extradition proceedings are reportedly underway to return Ofori-Atta to Ghana, although his exact location remains unclear as he seeks medical treatment abroad.
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng insists that Ofori-Atta must appear in person, rejecting requests for a virtual session on medical grounds.
Ofori-Atta's legal team has criticized the special prosecutor's approach, stating that they submitted medical records in good faith, which were ignored.
The new administration of President John Mahama has been cracking down on former government appointees, with the attorney-general building 33 cases of corruption and related offenses.
Ofori-Atta served as finance minister for seven years under former President Nana Akufo-Addo.
