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The United States immigration case involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been adjourned to April 27, 2026.
Mr Ofori-Atta appeared before a US immigration court in Virginia on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as proceedings continue regarding his immigration status. He was seen wearing a dark shirt and a face mask during the hearing.
The court appearance followed his detention earlier this month by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). US authorities argue that the former finance minister no longer has lawful status to remain in the country following the revocation of his visitor visa.
The matter was heard at the Annandale Immigration Court before Immigration Judge David Gardey and focused on a bond redetermination as well as a preliminary review of the case.
Court records indicate that Mr Ofori-Atta is currently being held at the Caroline Detention Center.
He was represented by a legal team including Christopher Chaisson of Whiteford Taylor & Preston and Kwao Amagashi, who was described in court as his long-time immigration lawyer.
During the proceedings, the defence requested that both the bond hearing and the related master calendar hearing be held in private due to the sensitive nature of the issues expected to be discussed. Judge Gardey granted the request and ordered non-parties observing via Webex to exit before the hearings continued.
Mr Ofori-Atta is facing multiple criminal charges in Ghana and has been declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor in connection with alleged corruption and corruption-related offences. These include matters linked to the Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited contract and other procurement issues.
As Ghana seeks his extradition from the United States, the outcome of the immigration proceedings is expected to determine whether Mr Ofori-Atta remains in the US or is returned to Ghana to face trial. Further hearings are anticipated as the case continues.
