Former Finance Minister Ken Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta has reportedly been granted permanent residency in the United States, according to claims made by former government spokesperson Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah.
Dr. Boakye-Danquah further alleged that a U.S. court has halted ongoing extradition proceedings involving Mr. Ofori-Atta, describing the development as a potentially significant turn in the former minister’s legal and political situation.
In a statement circulating on social media, the former government official also claimed that Interpol had apologised to Mr. Ofori-Atta, although details surrounding the alleged apology were not immediately disclosed.
The claims come amid heightened public interest in matters involving the former finance minister, who has remained a central figure in Ghana’s political and economic discourse since leaving office.
As of the time of publication, there has been no official confirmation from U.S. authorities, Interpol, or the Presidency regarding the reported permanent residency status, the alleged suspension of extradition proceedings, or the purported apology.
The development has sparked fresh public debate, with people noting that confirmation of such claims could carry major legal and diplomatic implications, particularly in relation to ongoing discussions about accountability, governance, and international cooperation.
Mr. Ofori-Atta served as Ghana’s Finance Minister under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and played a leading role in the country’s economic management during periods marked by fiscal reforms, debt restructuring, and negotiations with international financial institutions.
Ken Ofori-Atta allegedly travelled to the United States in January 2025 for medical treatment at the Mayo Clinic.
He was later detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Washington, D.C. area in January 2026 pending extradition proceedings.
Following petitions filed by his legal team, Interpol’s Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) reportedly reviewed the matter and concluded that the charges against him were predominantly political in nature.
The commission subsequently ordered the permanent removal of the Red Notice against him in February 2026.
Interpol later deleted the Red Notice issued against the former finance minister after determining that the extradition and arrest requests did not comply with the organisation’s rules.
Before the notice was withdrawn, Ofori-Atta had been facing extradition efforts and corruption-related investigations in the country.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) had sought his return to face allegations relating to causing financial loss to the state and other corruption-related matters, including issues connected to contracts involving Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML).
Further updates are expected as more official information emerges on the matter.
By 1960news.com
