The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), led by Kissi Agyebeng, has clarified reports purporting that the red notice alert issued against former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta was removed by INTERPOL.
In a public notice issued on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the OSP described the reports as “borne of mischief and misinformation.”
The OSP's statement follows a widespread media publication that INTERPOL had withdrawn the red notice after investigations into the circumstances surrounding the OSP’s request, even though no formal charges have been filed against Mr. Ofori-Atta.
The OSP explained that in October 2025, the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files notified Ghanaian authorities that Mr. Ofori-Atta had applied to have his name removed from the red notice. Ghana’s response was submitted on 22nd October, 2025.
Further communication from the Commission on 7th November, 2025 indicated that Mr. Ofori-Atta had submitted additional arguments in support of his application, and Ghana was requested to respond by 21st November, 2025.
The proceedings are still ongoing, and during this period, the applicant’s details are often redacted from public view.
"By communication dated 7th November, 2025, the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files notified Ghanaian Authorities that accused Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta had filed additional arguments in an addendum, and the Commission requested Ghanaian Authorities to file their response to Mr. Ofori-Atta's additional arguments by 21st November 2025," excerpts of OSP's statement indicated.
The OSP urged the public to disregard all contrary reports, stressing that the matter remains under review and no final determination has been made.
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