Former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyepong Criticizes Office of the Special Prosecutor Over Handling of Ken Ofori-Atta Case
Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has strongly criticized the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over its handling of investigations involving former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.
Agyepong raised concerns about the OSP’s legal and ethical approach, accusing the office of resorting to a “public and media trial” instead of adhering to due process. He emphasized that no formal charges have been filed against Mr. Ofori-Atta, and as such, he remains neither an accused person nor a fugitive under Ghanaian law.
“If the OSP has credible evidence, why hasn’t he charged Ken?” Agyepong questioned. “People have been tried in absentia before. Does he need Ken’s physical presence to do his job?”
He further argued that only a competent court of law has the authority to declare someone a fugitive—not the Special Prosecutor. According to Agyepong, the OSP’s recent public statements appear to be aimed more at gaining public sympathy than pursuing justice.
“This is clearly a PR stunt,” he said. “It’s an attempt to justify the existence of an office that, in my view, is an unnecessary drain on the public purse.” He added that Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team would be justified in ignoring what he described as a flawed process.
Agyepong also recalled past incidents involving the Special Prosecutor, noting that the officeholder once worked from abroad citing threats against his life. “If he could perform his duties while based outside the country at taxpayer expense, then surely he can find a lawful way to reach Ken,” he remarked.
While reiterating his support for accountability in public office, Agyepong cautioned against what he described as “Rambo-style invasions disguised as investigations.” He called for discipline in governance, insisting that misconduct must be addressed through lawful and dignified means—not through actions he characterized as politically motivated.
“Justice must be done, but not at the cost of the rule of law,” he stressed.
Concluding his remarks, Agyepong emphasized party unity and cautioned against internal actions that could harm the NPP’s image. “We will not condone moves that damage our party’s brand for political gain,” he said.
