Ken Ofori-Atta, a former Minister of Finance currently under investigations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for alleged corruption and procurement breaches during his tenure has undergone a successful surgery for prostate cancer at the Mayo Clinic in the USA, according to a press statement issued by the wife.

The wife, Prof. Mrs Angela Ofori-Atta in the statement dated June 16, 2013 explained Mr Ofori-Atta successfully underwent the surgery for prostate cancer at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota on Friday, June 13, and lasted over four hours.

She disclosed that the surgery was a robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy. 

“The doctors are pleased with how the procedure went and will now place him on a postoperative regime,” she added.

Prof. Ofori-Atta described the period leading up to the operation as particularly difficult, citing the timing of a public alert issued by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) concerning her husband.

“Kenneth has always been resilient. But this has been very difficult; with the OSP choosing the period just before his surgery to declare a red alert on him,” she said.

Despite the emotional challenges, she mentioned that Mr Ofori-Atta is “bearing up well” and remains focused on regaining his health.

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

The former Finance Minister is under investigation by the OSP for alleged corruption and procurement breaches during his tenure.