In a significant development for former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has officially rescinded a Red Notice that had been issued against him. This decision was confirmed by Ofori-Atta’s legal representatives on February 13, 2026, following a thorough review by INTERPOL’s oversight body.
The Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) concluded that the request for Ofori-Atta’s arrest was largely influenced by political factors, thus failing to satisfy INTERPOL’s established principles of neutrality. This determination was made during the CCF’s 135th session on February 4, 2026, where they evaluated the evidence presented by Ghana’s National Central Bureau.
According to a statement from Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo, the lead counsel for Ofori-Atta, the CCF’s findings indicate that the data registered by the Ghanaian authorities did not adhere to INTERPOL’s regulations, leading to the permanent deletion of the alert from its records.
This ruling marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing investigations concerning Ofori-Atta’s financial decisions while serving as Finance Minister, a period during which Ghana’s public debt experienced a notable increase. The government’s attempts to bring him back to Ghana for questioning have now encountered a significant obstacle with the lifting of the Red Notice.
As the former minister continues to navigate these legal challenges, he remains under scrutiny for several controversial financial transactions made during his tenure. Meanwhile, a U.S. court has scheduled the next hearing in his case for April 2026.
