Henry Nana Boakye, the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has strongly criticized the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) following its recent decision to issue a wanted notice for former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story on February 17, Boakye expressed his confusion and disappointment with the OSP’s actions, calling them both unnecessary and sensational. He questioned why the OSP would declare someone "wanted" when there had been no arrest or formal charges against the individual. According to Boakye, such actions seemed to be an exaggerated attempt to create drama rather than a legitimate pursuit of justice. He further pointed out that Ofori-Atta has not been accused of any crime that would warrant this type of public declaration, making the OSP's behavior seem out of place.
Boakye also took issue with the OSP’s official notice, which asked the public to report any information regarding Ofori-Atta. He described the notice as laughable, implying that it was an absurd and unnecessary step to take in such a serious matter. He questioned the logic behind such a notice, as it made no sense to label a person "wanted" without any clear legal basis or suspicion of criminal activity. The NPP National Organiser expressed his concern over what he viewed as the OSP’s sensational approach to handling the issue. By making such a public spectacle of the matter, Boakye suggested that the Special Prosecutor was only contributing to unnecessary drama rather than following the proper legal procedures for investigating and prosecuting an individual.
In conclusion, Boakye advised the OSP to take a more measured and legally sound approach. If the Office had sufficient evidence to charge Ken Ofori-Atta with any criminal offenses, it should proceed to court rather than engaging in what he considered a spectacle. He emphasized that the Constitution guarantees the right to remain silent, and even if Ofori-Atta were to appear before the OSP, he would have the legal right to refuse to answer questions. Boakye’s remarks underscore the frustration of the NPP with the ongoing investigation, calling for more substantial evidence and legal actions rather than sensationalized tactics. He challenged the OSP to proceed with formal charges if it truly has the necessary grounds, urging them to follow the legal processes instead of resorting to unnecessary publicity.
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