NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua has challenged the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to prosecute former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in absentia if they genuinely believe he has committed any wrongdoing.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr Kodua accused the NDC of politicising Mr Ofori-Atta’s absence instead of pursuing lawful channels.
“I dare the NDC to try Ken Ofori-Atta in absentia if they believe he has committed any crime. The NPP tried Sedina Tamakloe in absentia. So if they cannot get hold of Ken, they should go ahead and try him in absentia if they have evidence and a proper case,” he stated.
He added that public accusations without formal charges amount to little more than propaganda and do not solve the country’s pressing problems.
“They should bring the charges and take him to court. Now they are blaming Ken’s absence for everything,” Mr Kodua said.
The NPP General Secretary further argued that the former Finance Minister has become a convenient political talking point for the NDC. “Ken is now their message. When people complain about water bills, they mention Ken. When you ask about unemployment, they say Ken is not in Ghana,” he noted.
He criticised what he described as an attempt to divert attention from substantive policy debates by personalising national challenges around one individual. “They should try him and stop throwing dust into the eyes of Ghanaians,” he added.
Mr Kodua emphasised that if the NDC truly has evidence, the courts remain the proper forum. “The law provides the path. If there is a case, prosecute it,” he said, highlighting the importance of due process over political rhetoric.
