What Ken Ofori-Atta’s black outfit with jacket worn over it means

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta appeared before a United States immigration court on January 20, 2026, for a hearing.

During the proceedings, Ofori-Atta, who served as Finance Minister under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo from 2017 to 2024 and is known for his trademark all-white outfits, was seen wearing a black outfit with a jacket over it.

US-based immigration lawyer Jonelle Ocloo explained that the clothing worn by the former finance minister was standard attire for detainees.

When Ofori-Atta appeared before the immigration judge, he was also wearing a nose mask. He later removed the jacket, revealing the full black detainee outfit.

The hearing, which was held in private, has been adjourned to April 27, 2026.

The adjournment followed a request by Ofori-Atta’s lawyer, Christopher Chaisson, who asked that the proceedings be conducted in private.

The presiding judge granted the request, citing the high level of public interest surrounding the advertised virtual hearing…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>