The United States immigration case involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been adjourned to April 27, 2026.
Mr Ofori-Atta appeared before the Annandale Immigration Court in Virginia on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, for proceedings related to his immigration status. He was dressed in a dark shirt and wore a face mask during the hearing.
The session, presided over by Immigration Judge David Gardey, addressed a bond redetermination and a preliminary review of the case. It followed Mr Ofori-Atta’s detention earlier this month by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), after authorities determined he no longer holds lawful status in the country due to the revocation of his visitor visa.
Court records show that the former minister is currently detained at the Caroline Detention Center in Virginia.
Mr Ofori-Atta was represented by his legal team, which included Christopher Chaisson of Whiteford Taylor & Preston and Kwao Amagashi, noted in court as his long-time immigration lawyer.
During the hearing, his counsel requested that both the bond hearing and the related master calendar hearing be closed to the public, citing the sensitive nature of the matters to be discussed. Judge Gardey granted the request, ordering the proceedings to be held privately and requiring non-parties observing via Webex to leave the session.
Mr Ofori-Atta faces multiple criminal charges in Ghana and has been declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over allegations of corruption and corruption-related offences. These include matters linked to the Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited contract and other procurement issues.
Ghana has sought his extradition from the United States.