Convenor of the One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has called on the Charge d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Ghana, Rolf Olson, to take a more active interest in matters relating to accountability and the possible extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, June 20, Senyo Hosi argued that the conduct and posture of the US diplomatic mission in Ghana could have broader implications beyond bilateral relations, particularly in shaping perceptions about justice, governance, and anti-corruption efforts.
According to him, the US Ambassador should not appear indifferent in a matter that has generated significant public concern, especially at a time when Ghana continues to grapple with issues of corruption and institutional accountability.
“You should be seen facilitating accountability in our country. Corruption has been at the heart of the failure and retrogression of our society and the last thing you will want to do is to be seen to be promoting and encouraging it.
“Not because the persons involved are guilty or not guilty but you are sending a wrong signal that people can escape the boundaries of justice and accountability.”
It has been reported that Ken Ofori-Atta’s I-485 petition was approved by a US immigration court on Monday, June 15, a development that has sparked conversations in Ghana about its implications for ongoing scrutiny and accountability efforts back home.
Senyo Hosi further stressed that the issue goes beyond individual personalities and touches on the credibility of international partnerships in supporting governance reforms.
He argued that diplomatic actors, especially those from influential countries, must be mindful of how their actions or inactions are perceived in domestic political and legal contexts.
