Frank Davies, a member of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team, has accused the government of applying double standards in its approach to justice, urging authorities to prioritise efforts to secure the return of convicted fugitive Sedinam Tamakloe-Attionu before intensifying actions against Mr Ofori-Atta.
Mr Davies argued that Ms Tamakloe-Attionu, who has been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction for corruption-related offences and remains a fugitive abroad, should be pursued with the same urgency being directed at Mr Ofori-Atta if the government is genuinely committed to fighting corruption.
He criticised what he described as selective application of the law, warning that elevating Mr Ofori-Atta’s case above that of a convicted person risks undermining public confidence in the justice system and the rule of law.
The comments come amid growing controversy surrounding Mr Ofori-Atta, including calls from sections of the public for his extradition following his detention by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over questions about his immigration status.