Former Ghana Finance Minister Detained by US Immigration

Ghana’s former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been detained in the US due to immigration issues while facing corruption allegations back home. His lawyers assert that the extradition request from Ghana is politically motivated and that he was in the US for medical reasons. Ofori-Atta, who served from January 2017 to February 2024, is accused of procurement fraud and financial misconduct during his tenure. His legal team is working to resolve his immigration status expeditiously, emphasizing his commitment to comply with Ghanaian laws.

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