US FEDERAL COURT JUDGE REPORTEDLY ORDERS THE DEPORTATION OF KEN OFORI ATTA FROM THE U.S TO GHANA
It is reported that a U.S. Federal court judge has ordered the deportation of Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to Ghana.
Ken Ofori-Atta appeared before a United States court today, January 20, in what could determine whether he will be deported to Ghana to face corruption charges following his detention by immigration authorities earlier this month.
Ken Ofoi Atta is wanted at home on corruption allegations and several related cases of state fund misappropiation among others.
According to Victor Smith, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Ofori Atta has remained in custody at the Caroline Detention Facility in Virginia since his arrest on January 6 by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Attorney General Dominic Ayine rejected suggestions that the matter is a routine case of visa overstay, stating that Ofori Atta’s visitor visa was formally revoked by US authorities rather than expiring naturally.
The Attorney General explained during a Joy News interview that American officials had initially granted Ofori Atta permission to remain in the country until November 29, 2025, but he failed to depart by the deadline.
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