President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has expressed concern following the decision by INTERPOL to delete the Red Notice that had been issued against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori‑Atta at Ghana’s request.
The notice, which was originally circulated to alert international law enforcement agencies about Ofori-Atta’s status in a high-profile corruption investigation, was permanently removed by the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files. Officials from INTERPOL concluded that the notice did not meet the organisation’s requirements on neutrality and procedural compliance, prompting its deletion from the global database.
In response, Cudjoe argued that the deletion should not be seen as vindication for the former minister, but rather as an administrative move that does not erase the allegations surrounding Ofori-Atta. He stressed that the real focus should remain on accountability and the substantive issues in the case, rather than on the status of the international alert.
Cudjoe also defended the work of the Special Prosecutor’s Office, particularly Kissi Agyebeng, amid public debate over how the situation has been handled. He dismissed claims that the office failed, stating that procedural outcomes like the Red Notice deletion do not undermine ongoing efforts to pursue justice through established legal channels.
The dispute stems from longstanding allegations relating to financial management and procurement irregularities during Ofori-Atta’s term as finance minister, which led to his inclusion on international watch lists while legal processes continue.
Cudjoe’s comments reflect broader conversations among civil society, legal experts, and political observers about due process, transparency, and how corruption cases involving prominent figures should be pursued and communicated to the public
