A shocking revelation has emerged, suggesting that former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is making moves to establish a permanent residence in the United States. This allegation, made by private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu, has sparked controversy and raised questions about the minister's future plans.
Kpebu, in an interview on The Key Points on TV3, claimed to have received credible information from a reliable source indicating that one of Ofori-Atta's sons is spearheading efforts to secure permanent residency for the former minister in the US. This development has added a new layer of complexity to the ongoing efforts to bring Ofori-Atta back to Ghana for a corruption-related investigation.
But here's where it gets controversial... Kpebu criticized the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, for what he perceived as a lack of urgency in extraditing Ofori-Atta. He expressed frustration, stating, "It's ridiculous that we've been asking for a trial in absentia since January [2025], and the OSP has given us ludicrous answers." Kpebu further emphasized that the former minister's alleged application for permanent residence in the US complicates his potential return to Ghana.
When pressed for the source of this information, Kpebu maintained that it was reliable and could be verified. He explained his process of evaluating sources, stating, "I look at where the information originates, and if necessary, we can make an RTI request to the US Department of Homeland Security and the State Department."
The outspoken lawyer rejected the OSP's justification for attempting an in-absentia trial, describing it as a move that would only prolong the process. He questioned the logic of proceeding with a trial when the accused is not present in the country.
This revelation has sparked a heated debate among Ghanaians, with many questioning the former minister's intentions and the government's handling of the situation.
So, what do you think? Is Ofori-Atta's alleged attempt to secure permanent residence in the US a strategic move to evade justice, or is it a reasonable step for his future? Share your thoughts in the comments and let's discuss this intriguing development further!
