EXTRADITION PROCEEDINGS BEGIN IN AMERICA AGAINST GHANA’S FORMER FINANCE MINISTER KEN OFORI-ATTA
Extradition proceedings have commenced in the United States this week against former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, according to the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
This was revealed in court on Thursday, February 26, during the hearing of the criminal case against Ken Ofori-Atta and 7 others.
The OSP revealed in court that two separate proceedings have been instituted against the former finance minister in the United State.
The second proceeding, which began this week, concerns Ghana’s formal extradition request seeking his return to stand trial.
The Republic further told the court that Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised the Attorney-General that the United States Department of Justice has acknowledged receipt of the extradition package.
The charge sheet and summons in respect of Ofori-Atta have also been transmitted to U.S. authorities.
Prosecutors indicated that Ghana is currently awaiting the outcome of both the immigration matter and the extradition proceedings before advising the court on when Ofori-Atta may be available to appear.
The OSP reminded the court that it had previously secured permission for summons to be issued for service of the charge sheet on Ofori-Atta and another accused person, Ernest Darko Akore.
Both individuals are subjects of extradition requests filed by the OSP with the Attorney-General on November 19, 2025.
