Ofori-Atta freed from ICE custody back home, but not off the hook. His lawyers call it due process; his critics call it unfinished business.
Ken Ofori-Atta, who used to be the Minister of Finance, was let go by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on April 7, 2026, after a court order. His legal team says he is now back home with his family. On April 8, 2026, his lawyer said in a statement that he is still committed to protecting his rights under U.S. law and due process. His arrest was connected to ongoing investigations by Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) into claims of corruption and abuse of power, especially in relation to the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme and other financial decisions he made while in office. According to reports, the case led to travel restrictions and administrative alerts that made ICE look into his immigration status. However, sources say that no U.S. crime was involved. His lawyers thanked the public for their support and said that he would keep working with the authorities involved in the ongoing investigations.
