Former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been released by the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Mr Ofori-Atta had been in ICE custody since January 2026.
His lawyers, Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners (MPOBB), clarified in a public notice issued on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, that the detention was linked to questions regarding his continued stay in the United States, not any criminal wrongdoing.
The former Finance Minister is at the centre of multiple legal challenges.
He and five others are facing more than 70 criminal charges linked to ongoing corruption investigations.
The cases include allegations that a contract awarded to Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) resulted in a financial loss of more than GH¢1.4 billion to the state.
The Government of Ghana formally submitted an extradition request to the United States in February 2026, seeking his return. U.S. authorities have since confirmed receipt of the request.
Below is the full statement from Mr Ofori-Atta’s Lawyers:
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
