The Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) has permanently deleted the Red Notice issued against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
This was after it determined that it was of a predominantly political character and did not comply with INTERPOL’s rules.
A public notice issued by counsel for Mr Ofori-Atta, Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo Esq, announced that the CCF, during its 135th session held on February 4, 2026, concluded that the Red Notice issued against Mr Ofori-Atta “appears of a predominantly political character” and was therefore non-compliant with INTERPOL’s regulations. The commission ordered that the notice be deleted permanently from INTERPOL’s files.
The notice dated February 13, 2026, indicated that the CCF, after a thorough examination of the elements before it, found that the data registered by the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) of Ghana did not meet INTERPOL’s rules.
It therefore asked that his name be removed from the organisation’s information system.
The Constitution of INTERPOL prohibits the organisation from undertaking any intervention or activities of a political, military, religious or racial character.
As an independent body, CCF is mandated to ensure that data processed through INTERPOL’s channels comply with its rules and for reviewing requests concerning Red Notices and other alerts.
A Red Notice is a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition or similar legal action. While not an international arrest warrant, it often carries significant reputational and travel implications for the individual concerned.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
