OSP declares former Finance Ministry Technical Advisor wanted

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a public notice declaring Ernest Darko Akore, 67, wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into suspected corruption and corruption related offenses tied to the Revenue Assurance Contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML).

Mr. Akore, who formerly served as Chef de Cabinet (Technical Advisor) at the Ministry of Finance, is being pursued pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by the High Court-Criminal Division under suit number CR/0397/2025, in the case of Republic v Ernest D. Akore*.

Profile Summary:

Date of Birth: February 5, 1958
Age: 67
Gender: Male
Nationality: Possibly dual Ghanaian-American; previously held an American passport
Complexion: Brown skin
Hair/Eye Colour: Black
Distinguishing Marks: None reported
Possible Locations: United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, South Africa