According to Dankwah, the “bruhaha” between the Attorney-General (AG) and the OSP — coupled with what he describes as political noise from elements within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) — could strengthen a potential political asylum case for Ken Ofori-Atta in the United States.
“All the noise-making and the public back-and-forth are some of the reasons for this conclusion,” Dankwah asserted. “Now, Ken can seek political asylum as well in the US. Once he seeks political asylum, finito.”
His remarks suggest that the intense political atmosphere surrounding the investigations could be framed as evidence of political targeting — a key element often examined in asylum proceedings under international refugee conventions.
Dankwah further claimed that the reported Interpol correspondence to Ofori-Atta’s lawyers could become a critical piece of documentation in any future asylum filing, potentially used to argue that the former minister faces politically motivated prosecution.
“They have given Ken what he wanted,” he said, adding that anyone familiar with United Nations conventions on refugees and asylum would understand the broader implications.
Drawing from what he described as first-hand experience with asylum processes, Dankwah alleged that some applicants in the past have bolstered their cases with media publications from their home countries to demonstrate political persecution.
In his view, the current media climate and political commentary surrounding Ofori-Atta may provide “more than enough” material for a strong asylum argument.
The comments come at a time of heightened scrutiny over how the OSP is handling its investigations and the public discourse surrounding the case. Critics and supporters remain sharply divided, with partisan tensions further amplifying the debate.
While there has been no official confirmation that Ofori-Atta intends to pursue asylum, Dankwah’s assertion has intensified speculation about whether the former finance minister will return to Ghana in the near future.