The King Cobra in White! Criminal, Clean, or Just Convenient to Blame?

He wore white like a priest, preached austerity like a saint. Today, he’s being hunted like a villain.

Yes, Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s former Finance Minister and cousin to the President, is the target of a global manhunt. The same man who promised that E-Levy would cure our borrowing addiction now finds himself at the heart of an international corruption saga.

But what exactly is he being chased for?

Let’s break this scandal down, kpakpakpa style.

The Core Accusation: “Chopping Without Washing Hands”

The Special Prosecutor, Ghana’s top anti-corruption body, says Ofori-Atta is dodging questioning in a series of high-stakes corruption investigations. These aren’t small potatoes. The man is being linked to:

1. The National Cathedral Debacle – The one with billions poured into a half-built structure that’s more scandal than sanctuary.
2. Ambulance Contracts – Money allegedly spent, ambulances allegedly not delivered. A holy ghost dispatch service, perhaps?
3. Shady Tech & Finance Contracts – Deals with Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML) and Beijing Technology that raise serious eyebrows.

In plain English? The OSP suspects that public funds were misused—and wants Ofori-Atta to answer questions under oath.

The Excuse: “I’m Sick, Please Wait”

When called for questioning, Ofori-Atta didn’t show up. His lawyers submitted a doctor’s note saying he’s battling cancer and needs surgery in the U.S.

The OSP looked at the medical note and said, “Massa, you’re playing with us.”

They judged the excuse insufficient, evasive, and possibly a stall tactic.

Result? They issued an arrest warrant—and didn’t stop there.

Enter INTERPOL: Ghana Goes Global

The OSP triggered an INTERPOL Red Notice request, asking 194 countries to locate and temporarily detain Ofori-Atta if spotted. Imagine a wanted poster—but digital, global, and dead serious.

If INTERPOL approves it, this becomes an international alert:

“Have you seen this man? Ghana wants him back.”

And let’s be clear: this is not just optics. Banks, airlines, and immigration systems across borders will flag his name.

Is It Legal? Yes. Is It Political? That’s the Debate.

The OSP is acting within the law. Under Ghana’s Act 959, it has every right to investigate, arrest, and request international help when someone fails to appear.

But here’s the spicy part:

• Is this justice catching up with elite corruption?
• Or is this political chess, with factions employing legal firepower to resolve internal scores?

Either way, the stain is real. Even if Ofori-Atta clears his name later, the Red Notice will haunt his legacy like a skinny ghost at the National Cathedral.

Why This Case Matters (Even If You’re Tired of Politics)

• Trust in Government: If a Finance Minister can allegedly duck accountability, what hope is there for the taxpayer who paid a levy on MoMo transfers?
• Investor Confidence: Ghana is still recovering from an economic crisis. A wanted former finance chief doesn’t look good on the CV we present to global investors.
• Precedent: This sends a message—loud and clear—to future appointees: the days of chopping and retiring to a beach house in an archipelago may be over.

Tiger’s Roar

Whether Ken Ofori-Atta is guilty or not, this moment is historic. It tests Ghana’s anti-corruption strength, a case study in power, privilege, and public accountability. If our institutions stand firm, it could ignite a new era of justice.

But if this is a koliko circus of vendettas and weak evidence, then we’ve only weaponized the law. We have made it harder to trust the next arrest.

So we ask, boldly and without fear:

Is Ghana finally cleaning house? Or just shifting the furniture?

Let the people decide—but let the facts come first.