The immigration hearing case involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been adjourned until April 27, 2026.
Mr. Ofori-Atta appeared in a United States immigration court located in Virginia on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as the proceedings regarding his immigration status continue.
This hearing followed his earlier detention this month by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with US authorities contending that the former finance minister no longer possesses lawful status to remain in the country following the revocation of his visitor visa.
The case was presented at the Annandale Immigration Court before Immigration Judge David Gardey, concentrating on a bond redetermination and a preliminary examination of his situation.
Court documents reveal that Mr. Ofori-Atta is presently being held at the Caroline Detention Center.
Mr. Ofori-Atta was represented by his legal team, which included Christopher Chaisson from Whiteford Taylor & Preston and Kwao Amagashi, who was identified in court as his long-time immigration attorney.
During the proceedings, the counsel requested that both the bond hearing and the associated master calendar hearing be closed to the public, citing the sensitive nature of the issues anticipated to be discussed.
Judge Gardey approved the request, mandating that the hearings be conducted in private and instructing non-parties observing via Webex to leave the session before the continuation of the proceedings.
Mr. Ofori-Atta is facing several criminal charges in Ghana and has been declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) concerning allegations of corruption and related offences, including matters arising from the Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited contract and other procurement issues.
As Ghana pursues his extradition from the United States, the result of the immigration case may influence whether Mr. Ofori-Atta remains in the US or is sent back to his home country to confront justice. Additional hearings are anticipated as the case advances.
