The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of using former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s absence as an excuse to avoid addressing the country’s economic challenges.
According to NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua, the party is turning Ken into a political scapegoat instead of presenting real solutions to Ghanaians.
Speaking on Adom FM, monitored by Hotfmghana, NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua challenged the NDC to prosecute Ken Ofori-Atta in absentia if they genuinely believe he has committed any wrongdoing.
“I dare the NDC to try Ken Ofori-Atta in absentia if they believe he has committed a crime. The NPP tried Sedina Tamakloe in absentia. So if they cannot get hold of Ken, they should go ahead and try him in absentia if they have evidence and a proper case,” he said.
Mr Kodua criticised the opposition for making public accusations without following formal legal procedures, describing such actions as mere propaganda.
“They should bring the charges and take him to court. Now they are blaming Ken’s absence for everything,” he added.
He further argued that the former Finance Minister has become a convenient political punching bag for the NDC.
“Ken is now their message. When people complain about water bills, they mention Ken. When you ask about unemployment, they say Ken is not in Ghana,” he noted.
The NPP General Secretary warned that personalising national challenges around one individual is an attempt to divert attention from substantive policy debates.
“They should try him and stop throwing dust into the eyes of Ghanaians,” he said.
He emphasised that if the NDC truly has evidence, the courts remain the proper forum.
“The law provides the path. If there is a case, prosecute it,” Mr Kodua stressed, highlighting the importance of due process over political rhetoric.
