Ghana's ex-finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta detained by US immigration authorities
Detention of Former Ghana Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta
Detention of Former Ghana Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta
Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister of Ghana, has been detained by US authorities, as confirmed by his legal representative on Wed, Oct 25, 2023. Ofori-Atta is currently in the United States for medical purposes and is subject to legal proceedings in Ghana related to allegations of corruption. He was declared a fugitive in February 2023 and formally charged in November 2023.
The detention is connected to the legality of his stay in the United States. His lawyer anticipates a swift resolution to this matter.
Detention of Former Ghana Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister of Ghana, has been detained by US authorities, as confirmed by his legal representative on Wed, Oct 25, 2023.
According to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement database, Ofori-Atta is held at a facility in Virginia.
Ofori-Atta, aged 66, held the position of Finance Minister from 2017 to 2024 under the administration of former President Nana Akufo-Addo. During his tenure, he implemented significant tax reforms and engaged in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
