“Ofori-Atta Has Been Living in the US Without a Visa”: Deputy AG, Srem Sai Says
- Justice Srem Sai, Deputy Attorney-General, said Ken Ofori-Atta has been living illegally in the USA after his visa was revoked in June 2025
- The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested and detained Ofori-Atta, as his legal status in the US is under scrutiny
- The former Finance Minister during Akufo-Addo's presidency is wanted for alleged offences linked to the SML Deal and National Cathedral project
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Justice Srem Sai, Deputy Attorney-General, disclosed that the wanted former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been living in the United States of America (USA) illegally.
He indicated that Ken Ofori-Atta's visa was revoked in June 2025, contrary to the report that the visa had expired. Speaking on Accra-based TV3, Justice Srem Sai said that this is the authentic information the A-G’s office received.
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“ICE will not come for you unless you have visa issues; that is what has happened."
“June 2025, his visa was revoked; it’s not an expiration of the Visa. The information we have is that his visa was revoked. So he has been living in America without a visa.”
The US visa can be revoked if the holder becomes ineligible for it. This can happen if they violate their status, commit fraud, or otherwise fall under a ground of inadmissibility.
ICE arrests Ken Ofori-Atta
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested and detained Ken Ofori-Atta concerning the status of his current stay in the United States.
This was contained in a Public Notice issued by his lawyers, Menka-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners on January 7, 2026.
The notice indicated that the US legal team is in contact with ICE and other experts to resolve the matter expeditiously.
“Mr Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, which authorises a person to stay in the US legally past the period of validity of their visa. Under US law, a change of status by this method is common.”
“The Public is therefore advised to note that Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, as a law-abiding person, is fully cooperating with ICE to have this issue resolved,” the lawyers explained.
Ofori-Atta wanted by Attorney-General
Ken Ofori-Atta is wanted by the Attorney-General and the Office of the Special Prosecutor for offences related to the SML Deal, National Cathedral project, among others.
He has been in the US seeking medical care for a long-standing illness.
His lawyers promised that he would return to Ghana, but recent developments show that the former Finance Minister may not return to the jurisdiction.
Source: YEN.com.gh
