The Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) has officially and permanently deleted the Red Notice previously issued against Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. During its 135th session held on February 4, 2026, the Commission concluded that the data registered by the INTERPOL National Central Bureau of Ghana was non-compliant with the organization’s regulations. The CCF determined that the request appeared to be of a “predominantly political character,” thereby violating Article 3 of INTERPOL’s Constitution, which forbids intervention in matters of a political nature.
This legal decision follows a protracted battle after the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) triggered the Red Notice process in June 2025. The initial request was based on allegations of corruption and Mr. Ofori-Atta’s failure to honor multiple invitations for questioning regarding his tenure from 2017 to early 2024. However, the international body’s independent review found that the information provided did not meet the necessary threshold for international law enforcement cooperation, leading to the immediate removal of his details from all global databases.
The deletion of the Red Notice carries significant weight, as it effectively restores Mr. Ofori-Atta’s freedom of movement and removes the threat of provisional arrest and extradition across INTERPOL’s 196 member countries. Counsel for the former minister, Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo Esq, confirmed the “viral” development in a public notice dated February 13, 2026. This ruling is seen by legal analysts as a major setback for the current administration’s efforts to prosecute officials from the previous Akufo-Addo government on an international scale.
Despite the CCF’s ruling, the Office of the Special Prosecutor, led by Kissi Agyebeng, has reacted by stating that they remain “guided solely by law.” The OSP maintains that its domestic investigations into the former minister’s financial dealings are ongoing and independent of INTERPOL’s internal administrative decisions regarding the Red Notice. As the political climate in Ghana remains charged, this development highlights the complexities of using international warrants in cases that may be perceived as being influenced by local partisan dynamics in 2026.
The permanent deletion of the Red Notice against Ken Ofori-Atta is a landmark case in the intersection of international law and domestic politics. We will continue to monitor the OSP’s subsequent actions and provide verified updates on the progress of these high-stakes investigations. Stay tuned for further professional insights into the 2026 judicial landscape.
SOURCE: CITINEWSROOM
