Ken Ofori-Atta, former Finance Minister of Ghana, has successfully undergone prostate cancer surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, according to a family statement.
His wife, Professor Angela Ofori-Atta, confirmed the news in a statement released on Monday, June 16. She shared that the procedure, a robotic assisted radical prostatectomy, was carried out on Friday, June 13, and lasted for more than four hours.
“The surgical team is satisfied with the outcome and has now moved him onto a post-surgery care plan,” Prof. Ofori-Atta said.
OSP Probe Casts Shadow on Prof. Ofori-Atta’s Surgery
She acknowledged that the days leading up to the operation were especially tough due to a red alert issued by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) about her husband, which came just before the surgery.
“Ken is a strong person, but this has been a particularly challenging time — especially with the OSP’s announcement so close to his surgery date,” she remarked.
Despite the emotional and physical toll, she said Mr. Ofori-Atta is staying positive and concentrating on his recovery.
“We are deeply thankful for the overwhelming support and prayers from friends, loved ones, and clergy,” she added.
Mr. Ofori-Atta is currently being investigated by the Office of the Special Prosecutor for alleged misconduct related to corruption and procurement issues during his time in office.
