The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the United Kingdom, Kingsley Adumattah Agyapong, has come to the defense of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, insisting that it is the responsibility of the current government—not the NPP—to facilitate his return to Ghana if necessary.
In an interview, Kingsley Adumattah Agyapong praised Ken Ofori-Atta for his performance during his tenure, stating that despite economic challenges, he “did fantastically well” in helping stabilize the country.
He accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of engaging in propaganda, both while in opposition and now in government, claiming it has unfairly shaped public perception against Ken Ofori-Atta. Addressing concerns about the former minister’s absence from the country, Agyapong rejected claims that Ken Ofori-Atta fled Ghana. According to him, Ken Ofori-Atta “traveled to the United States” and did not run away.
He stressed that if the government wants Ken Ofori-Atta to return, it has the legal authority to do so. He pointed to the existence of an extradition agreement between Ghana and the United States, urging the government to act if it deems it necessary.
“It is not the NPP’s responsibility to call Ken Ofori-Atta back,” he said. “The government has all the security and legal apparatus to trigger that process if they believe it is in the national interest.”
The Chairman of the NPP in the UK also responded to remarks attributed to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who reportedly stated that appointees who served under his administration should remain in the country and account for their stewardship. Agyapong acknowledged the statement but emphasized that Ken Ofori-Atta, as an individual, must take personal responsibility for his actions if any wrongdoing is established.
“He is not above the constitution,” Agyapong noted, adding that the actions of Ken Ofori-Atta should not be conflated with the NPP as a political party.
He further argued that ongoing discussions about Ken Ofori-Atta are largely driven by media narratives, suggesting that neither the Office of the Special Prosecutor nor the Attorney General has publicly established a clear case against him.
“Ken Ofori Atta—what has he done? Nobody knows yet,” he said, describing the situation as a “media gimmick” that risks damaging the former minister’s reputation before any prima facie case is proven.
