Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Detained by US Immigration Authorities Over Status Questions

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over questions surrounding his immigration status, according to a public notice issued by his legal team.

The notice, released by the law firm Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline & Partners, stated that Mr Ofori-Atta was taken into custody by ICE as of January 7, 2026, while authorities assess the status of his stay in the United States.

His lawyers explained that Mr Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, a legal process that allows individuals to remain in the US beyond the validity period of their visas. The firm noted that such arrangements are common under US immigration law.

The legal team further assured the public that the former finance minister is law-abiding and fully cooperating with immigration officials, expressing confidence that the matter will be resolved expeditiously.