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Ofori‑Atta faces Feb 26 Accra High Court summons as Ghana formally triggers U.S. cooperation
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News – MyJoyOnline
The legal net around former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has tightened significantly as Ghana officially activates international judicial cooperation protocols to compel his appearance before the Accra High Court on February 26, 2026.
The SML Revenue Assurance ScandalAt the heart of the OSP’s prosecution is the contract between the Ministry of Finance and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML).
The National Cathedral FundingThe 78 counts also encompass the controversial disbursement of state funds toward the National Cathedral of Ghana.
Legal experts suggest that the formal service of summons in the U.S. is the final precursor to an extradition request.
The 78-Count Breakdown (Estimated)Category of Offense Number of Counts Key Allegation Abuse of Public Office 32 Counts Favoring SML in contract awards.