Wife of embattled former Finance Minister, Professor Angela Ofori-Atta, has revealed that her husband is expected to recover fully within three months following his recent prostate cancer surgery.

This timeline, she, however, said, was subject to how he responds to the postoperative period.

Speaking in an interview with Joy FM on Monday, June 16, Professor Ofori-Atta, a clinical psychologist and lecturer at the University of Ghana Medical School, said her husband is recovering steadily, acknowledging, however, that he is in "a bit of pain".

“We know that he has quite a bit of pain, we know that he has to walk gingerly, and we know that he has to ensure his wounds don’t get infected. These are just some of the things one has to deal with after surgery."

She said doctors anticipate a full recovery with hopes of everything going well.

"I think the doctors expect significant improvement over time once the wounds heal. There will then be a period of about three months of observation, and hopefully, if all goes well, recovery will be complete,” she added.

The Professor also confirmed her husband's recovery in a statement yesterday, where she announced that the former minister's surgery had been carried out successfully.

A robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy was performed on Friday, June 13, at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The procedure reportedly lasted over four hours, parts of the statement noted.

She jabbed the OSP's over his pursuit of her sick husband, saying, "Kenneth has always been resilient. But this has been very difficult; the OSP chose the period just before his surgery to declare a red alert on him."

"Kenneth is bearing up well and is focused on doing whatever he can to be restored to good health. Our Family is truly grateful for the support and prayers of many people and pastors".

She ended with a statement of gratitude to pastors and concerned members for their support.

“Our family is truly grateful for the support and prayers of many people and pastors,” she noted.

In February, the OSP declared Ofori-Atta wanted for causing financial loss to the state in several dealings, which include the following:

Contractual arrangement between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority for the stated objective of the enhancement of revenue assurance in the downstream petroleum sector, upstream petroleum production, and minerals and metals resource value chain.

Termination of a distribution, loss reduction, and associated network improvement project contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited and Beijing Xhao Chen Technology BXC.

Procurement of contractors and materials and activities and payments in respect of the National Cathedral project

Activities and payments in respect of a contract awarded by the Ministry of Health initially commenced by the Ministry for Special Development Initiative to service Ghana Auto Group Limited for purchases and after-sales service and maintenance of 307 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 304 5 CDI Ambulances for the National Ambulance Service.

Payments out of and utilization of the tax refund account of the Ghana Revenue Authority.

Later, the legal representatives of the former finance minister informed the OSP that their client is currently undergoing medical treatment in the United States and is unable to honor an invitation for questioning.

Ofori-Atta then assured the OSP of its commitment to appearing for questioning on a fixed date, which influenced the OSP's decision to temporarily take his name off the list in March.

However, the office stressed that he is legally obligated to show up on June 2. Failure to do so, an Interpol Red Notice would be issued and extradition proceedings would be initiated in any country where he may be located.

Ken Ofori-Atta then took legal steps to block the OSP from re-declaring him wanted. His lawsuit argues that the agency’s actions are baseless and unjustified.

Ofori-Atta has dismissed allegations of financial misconduct and corruption, insisting that he has been cooperating with investigators through his legal representatives.

In his court filing, he contends that the OSP’s actions have inflicted serious harm on his reputation and personal life. He is seeking a legal injunction to prevent further declarations against him until the case is fully resolved.

The Human Rights Court has adjourned to June 18 for a ruling on the motion filed by the former Finance Minister, seeking to restrain the OSP from declaring him wanted, among other reliefs.