The United States Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have reportedly expressed support for the Government of Ghana’s request to extradite former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, who has been declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and listed on INTERPOL’s Red Notice database.

According to a report by myjoyonline.com, sources at the U.S. Embassy in Accra confirmed that both agencies have determined that the legal processes initiated against Ofori-Atta are valid and do not constitute political persecution.

The report indicates that the U.S. Department of Justice and FBI found no basis to classify the extradition request as a witch-hunt. It was also noted that any foreign national in the U.S. who believes they are being unfairly targeted by their home government may seek protection under U.S. immigration law.

Ken Ofori-Atta, believed to be currently residing in the United States, was re-declared wanted by the OSP on 12 February 2025, with an INTERPOL Red Notice subsequently issued against him.

Ghana’s Deputy Attorney General has confirmed that in addition to the OSP’s investigations, Ken Ofori-Atta is also under scrutiny by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) for related corruption and procurement infractions.

With reported endorsement from U.S. authorities, Ghana’s efforts to bring the former minister back to face charges may gain momentum. However, legal and diplomatic hurdles remain as extradition processes can be protracted, especially when high-profile figures are involved.

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