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The hearing in the case involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been adjourned to April 27, 2026, according to a report by 3news.com.
Mr Ofori-Atta appeared before a United States immigration court in Virginia on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as proceedings continue over his immigration status. He was seen wearing a dark shirt and a face mask during the hearing.
The hearing followed his detention earlier this month by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with US authorities arguing that the former finance minister no longer has lawful status to remain in the country after the revocation of his visitor visa.
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The matter was heard at the Annandale Immigration Court before Immigration Judge David Gardey, focusing on a bond redetermination and a preliminary review of his case.
Court records indicate that Mr Ofori-Atta is currently being held at the Caroline Detention Center.
Mr Ofori-Atta was represented by his legal team, including Christopher Chaisson of Whiteford Taylor & Preston and Kwao Amagashi, described in court as his long-time immigration lawyer.
During the proceedings, counsel requested that both the bond hearing and the related master calendar hearing be closed to the public, citing the sensitive nature of issues expected to be raised.
Judge Gardey granted the request, ordering the hearings to be conducted privately and directing non-parties observing via Webex to exit the session before proceedings continued.
Mr Ofori-Atta faces multiple criminal charges in Ghana and has been declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in relation to allegations of corruption and corruption-related offences, including issues arising from the Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited contract and other procurement matters.
As Ghana seeks his extradition from the United States, the outcome of the immigration case could determine whether Mr Ofori-Atta remains in the US or is returned home to face justice. Further hearings are expected as the case progresses.
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