Business News of Wednesday, 24 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comInternational lawyer Enayat Qasimi, representing former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta, has disclosed that the ongoing GRA–SML case against his client is "politically motivated", insisting that Ofori-Atta is not evading justice. In an interview with the BBC shared on December 24, 2025, Qasimi said Ken Ofori-Atta is committed to abiding by the laws of Ghana and answering any questions regarding his tenure as Finance Minister. “He’s committed to fully complying with the laws of Ghana, and he’s fully committed to answering for anything that he did when he was Finance Minister. 'Ken Ofori-Atta is trying to secure permanent residence in the US' – Martin Kpebu allegesThe lawyer added that Ghanaian authorities were aware that Ofori-Atta was in the United States, making the issuance of a red notice unnecessary. The final decision now rests with US judicial authorities, who will determine whether there is sufficient basis for extradition.

Source: GhanaWeb December 24, 2025 13:42 UTC