Ken Ofori-Atta to Appear in US Court Over Immigration Issues and Potential Extradition

Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is set to appear in a U.S. court on January 20, 2026, due to immigration issues stemming from the revocation of his visitor visa by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The revocation is linked to ongoing investigations by Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor concerning allegations of corruption related to the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) case. Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine clarified that the visa was formally revoked, not merely expired, as part of the investigations. This situation may lead to extradition proceedings to Ghana, where Ofori-Atta faces charges associated with these allegations. Additionally, former CEO of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, is scheduled to appear in court on January 21, 2026, regarding her own extradition matters. The developments surrounding Ofori-Atta's case highlight significant legal challenges and the Ghanaian government's efforts to address corruption allegations against former officials.