Accra, Ghana – The High Court has adjourned the trial of former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta and nine co-accused to February 26, 2026, to allow for the service of summons on two defendants currently in the United States.
The adjournment follows the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) request to serve the summons issued on December 11, 2025, which must navigate multiple legal channels due to ongoing extradition procedures. The process involves the Attorney-General’s Department and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before reaching the U.S. Department of Justice, which will formally serve the documents. Prosecutors confirmed the process is underway.
At the last hearing on January 29, 2026, the CEO of Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML), Evans Adusei, announced a change in legal representation, bringing Professor Kwame Gyan onto his legal team.
Meanwhile, lawyers for the eight accused individuals present in court requested a modification of their bail conditions, seeking permission for monthly reporting to the OSP instead of the current weekly requirement. The prosecution opposed the request, and the court upheld the existing bail terms.
The OSP also noted that additional disclosures for the accused are being prepared, although some previously filed documents have not yet been formally served.
The case continues to draw attention as authorities navigate complex cross-border legal procedures while ensuring the trial proceeds fairly for all parties involved.
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