US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detains Ken Ofori-Atta

Lawyers for Mr Ofori-Atta in Ghana, Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners (MPOBB) have stated in a public notice.

The MPOBB public notice, issued on Wednesday, 7 January 2026 and signed by Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo Esq., noted that the detention resulted from challenges regarding the status of Mr Ofori-Atta’s continued stay in the United States.

“The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as of yesterday, detained the former Minister for Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, regarding the status of his current stay in the United States. His US legal team is in contact with ICE and expects the matter to be resolved expeditiously.

“Mr. Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, which authorizes a person to stay in the US legally past the period of validity of their visa. Under US law, a change of status by this method is common,” the public notice issued by MPOBB read.

“The Public is, therefore, advised to note that he is a law-abiding person and is fully cooperating with ICE to have this issue resolved. His legal team is in contact with ICE and working to resolve the matter as expeditiously as possible,” the public notice issued by Mr Ofori-Atta’s lawyers further read…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>