Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Released from ICE Custody After U.S. Immigration Detention
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been released from the custody of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a judicial order, his legal team confirmed.
Damian Owusu 
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been released from the custody of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a judicial order, his legal team confirmed.
According to a statement issued by solicitor Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo, Mr. Ofori-Atta was freed on April 7, 2026 and has since returned home to his family. The statement emphasized his commitment to defending his rights through due process under U.S. law.
Mr. Ofori-Atta’s detention was linked to ongoing investigations by Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) into allegations of corruption and abuse of office. The probe focuses on decisions made during his tenure as Finance Minister, including the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme.
Although he traveled legally to the United States, ICE flagged his documents after cross-checking with international compliance alerts tied to the OSP’s directives, leading to his detention pending judicial review.
His legal team expressed appreciation for the prayers and support received during the ordeal, noting that the former minister and his family remain thankful to God and well-wishers.
Mr. Ofori-Atta’s legal team is expected to maintain engagement with relevant authorities as investigations proceed.
