A member of the legal team for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has dismissed media reports claiming a United States court heard and rejected a bail application for his client, insisting no such hearing occurred.
Lawyer Frank Davies, speaking on Asaase Radio’s Big Bulletin on Wednesday, February 25, described circulating claims including that a Virginia court denied bail on medical grounds as inaccurate and misleading.
“There was no hearing on February 19. Listen to me — there was no hearing,” Davies emphasised, noting that reports in sections of the media and on social platforms had misrepresented the court process.
A report by Asaaseradio.com said the lawyer clarified that the most recent court session addressed adjustments to Ofori-Atta’s immigration status. During that appearance, US Department of Justice counsel opposed any bond or bail, citing Ghana’s extradition request.
The judge then directed US authorities to compile and formally file the extradition materials. When the matter returned on February 19, prosecutors submitted only a brief notice referencing the request, without substantive details or evidence.
As a result, Frank Davies said, the court postponed further proceedings, with a hearing now expected in mid-March.
Frank Davies criticised officials from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for allegedly disseminating misleading information and failing to provide accurate public updates on the case.
Ofori-Atta, who faces investigations and charges in Ghana related to his tenure as Finance Minister, remains in US immigration proceedings while the extradition request is under consideration.
The former minister was arrested in the United States in January 2026, prompting ongoing legal battles over his detention, potential bond release, and possible extradition.