Chairman of the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Frank Davies, has stated that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will return to Ghana "in his own good time." He made these comments on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, where the NPP is holding its National Delegates Congress and national officers' elections. Davies' statement comes amid ongoing criminal proceedings against Ofori-Atta and efforts by Ghanaian authorities to have him return to the jurisdiction.
Frank Davies responded to questions about Ofori-Atta's continued absence from Ghana, emphasizing that he would not join what he described as the "court of public opinion." He maintained that every person accused or suspected of an offence must be treated in accordance with the principles of due process and the presumption of innocence. Davies stressed that the criminal jurisprudence in Ghana presumes an accused person is innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
Ofori-Atta is facing 28 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences in a case before the High Court in Accra, arising from investigations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The case involves allegations relating to contracts between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Davies noted that the state had already settled its case against Ofori-Atta in America, and now, Ghana needs to await the outcome of its own proceedings.
In June 2026, Ofori-Atta secured a significant legal victory in the United States after an immigration court approved his application to adjust his immigration status. This decision paved the way for him to obtain lawful permanent residency in the US. The approval was delivered during proceedings in which the court considered Ofori-Atta's I-485 petition, a key step in acquiring permanent resident status.
Frank Davies' comments reflect the NPP's stance on Ofori-Atta's situation, emphasizing respect for due process and the presumption of innocence. As the National Delegates Congress and national officers' elections took place, Davies' statement may have been seen as an attempt to address concerns within the party about Ofori-Atta's absence and the ongoing criminal proceedings.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has been investigating Ofori-Atta, and the case against him is ongoing. While Davies expressed confidence that Ofori-Atta will return to Ghana in his own time, the authorities continue to pursue the case against him. The OSP's investigation focused on allegations of corruption and corruption-related offences.
The situation surrounding Ken Ofori-Atta's return to Ghana and the ongoing criminal proceedings against him remains a subject of interest. As the case unfolds, Frank Davies' comments have highlighted the NPP's stance on due process and the presumption of innocence. Key points include:
Key points
- Frank Davies says Ken Ofori-Atta will return to Ghana in his own time.
- Ofori-Atta faces 28 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences in Ghana.
- Ofori-Atta recently secured a legal victory in the US, paving the way for lawful permanent residency.
