Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has called on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana and respond to the allegations against him, arguing that he should submit himself to the legal process just as Ghanaian businessman Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, is expected to do in the United States.
Speaking during an interview on Neat FM, A-Plus said Ofori-Atta should stop avoiding the ongoing investigations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and instead return home to defend himself in court if he believes he has done nothing wrong.
The outspoken legislator drew a comparison between the former Finance Minister’s situation and Abu Trica’s recent extradition to the United States, where he is expected to face charges related to an alleged romance fraud and wire fraud scheme.
“Ken Ofori-Atta should learn from Abu Trica and face the law over the allegations against him. Abu Trica has been extradited and is going to defend himself. He is going to prove himself in court, but an old man like Ken Ofori-Atta is running,” A-Plus said.
The Gomoa Central MP also referred to the government’s position on bail, stressing that being granted bail should not be viewed as punishment. According to him, individuals facing criminal allegations should cooperate with investigators and appear before the courts whenever required instead of staying away from the legal process.
“The NDC government has stated that bail shouldn’t be a punishment, and so the likes of Gifty Oware and others are on bail and go to court as and when the need arises,” he stated.
A-Plus questioned why Ofori-Atta had not returned to Ghana if he believed he could successfully defend himself against the allegations being investigated by the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
He also criticised the former minister’s frequent references to Bible verses during his budget presentations in Parliament, suggesting that they contrasted sharply with the corruption-related allegations that have since emerged.
“Ken Ofori-Atta always started his budget speeches in Parliament with Bible verses, but in the end, it was all lies,” he remarked.
Ofori-Atta remains the subject of investigations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor over several corruption and procurement-related matters. The OSP has previously declared him wanted after alleging that he failed to honour invitations to assist with ongoing investigations.
Meanwhile, Abu Trica was extradited to the United States on Thursday, July 9, 2026, to face prosecution over allegations that he participated in an international romance fraud scheme that allegedly defrauded victims of approximately $8 million. He is expected to answer charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.
A-Plus’ remarks have generated mixed reactions on social media. While some Ghanaians agree that public officials should make themselves available to investigators and allow the courts to determine their innocence or guilt, others argue that comparing Ofori-Atta’s situation with Abu Trica‘s extradition is inappropriate because the two cases involve different allegations, legal systems and jurisdictions.
Despite the debate, A-Plus insists that accountability must apply equally to everyone and that those facing criminal allegations should submit themselves to the judicial process rather than avoiding it.
