Frank Davies Says OSP Must Apologize Over Red Notice for Ken Ofori-Atta
Frank Davies says OSP mishandled Red Notice against Ken Ofori-Atta and should apologize to Ghanaians
- Davies calls OSP’s handling of the Red Notice “wrong” and urges an apology.
- INTERPOL permanently deletes the Red Notice, citing political motivations and procedural flaws.
- Case underscores the importance of due process and protecting reputations before facts are established.
Lawyer Frank Davies, part of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team, has criticized the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for mishandling the now-deleted INTERPOL Red Notice issued against him, saying the office “got it wrong” and should apologize to Ghanaians.
Davies described the process as flawed and unfair. “They goofed. I think they should be apologetic and tell Ghanaians the truth,” he said, stressing that due process and the rule of law must guide all investigations.
Davies warned against damaging reputations in the court of public opinion before cases are properly tested in court. “It is not always right to punish people’s reputation when there is no basis for it,” he added.
The comments follow a decision by the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files to permanently delete the Red Notice. In a public notice dated 13 February 2026, counsel for Ofori-Atta, Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo, confirmed that the commission concluded the notice “appears of a predominantly political character” and did not comply with INTERPOL rules.
The commission also found that data submitted by Ghana’s National Central Bureau failed to meet INTERPOL standards and should be removed. INTERPOL’s constitution prohibits the organization from engaging in political, military, religious, or racial activities.
Davies said the deletion confirms that Ofori-Atta’s name has been fully removed from INTERPOL records. “This is why due process matters. You cannot destroy someone’s reputation before the facts are properly established,” he emphasized.
The case has drawn national attention given Ofori-Atta’s high-profile role in Ghana’s economic management under the New Patriotic Party government.
The OSP responded by reaffirming its commitment to lawful and impartial prosecution of corruption, insisting it acts solely based on law and evidence.
