Former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta and seven others are set to be arraigned before the High Court in Accra on Monday, 24 November 2025, in a case involving 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences.
The charges, filed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), relate to controversial revenue assurance contracts awarded to Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML).
The eight accused persons listed on the charge sheet, numbered CR/0106/2026, include Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, Ernest Darko Akore, Emmanuel Kofi Nti, Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, Isaac Crentsil, Col. (Rtd.) Kwadwo Damoah, Evans Adusei, and SML as a corporate entity.
According to the charge sheet, the accused are alleged to have conspired to “directly or indirectly influenc[e] the procurement process to obtain an unfair advantage in the award of a procurement contract,” contrary to Section 23(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) and Section 92(2)(b) of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663).
Particulars of the offence indicate that Ofori-Atta acted in his capacity as Finance Minister, Emmanuel Kofi Nti as Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and Evans Adusei as the beneficial owner and chief executive of SML. Critics have questioned the contracts, arguing they were awarded without due process and imposed a significant financial burden on the state.
In a recent update, the OSP clarified the status of Ofori-Atta’s Interpol Red Notice, countering reports that he had been removed from the list. The office stated that proceedings regarding his request are still pending.
“Court case update: The Republic v Kenneth Ofori-Atta & 7 Ors. Accused persons will be arraigned before court on Monday, 24 November 2025. The Prosecution will seek the necessary court orders for service of the charge sheet on the fugitives who are outside of the jurisdiction,” the OSP said in a statement.
The High Court proceedings are now expected to commence as scheduled, marking a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of public procurement processes in Ghana.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
