By Morkporkpor Anku
Accra, July 21, GNA – The Special Prosecutor’s Office says a United States immigration court transcript does not affect criminal proceedings against former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta.
The Office said the transcript, which had been circulated by some media organisations, did not determine whether the corruption-related charges against Mr Ofori-Atta in Ghana were valid or credible.
In a public notice, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) said it was not involved in immigration proceedings in the United States concerning Mr Ofori-Atta, but was involved in extradition proceedings being pursued through the Attorney-General, Ghana’s central authority.
The OSP said it had stated on June 16, 2026, that the extradition documents were not before the United States Immigration Court.
It said the question of the credibility of the criminal charges against Mr Ofori-Atta was for determination by the courts in Ghana and not by an immigration court in the United States.
The Office advised the public to distinguish between three separate legal processes involving the former Finance Minister.
It said the first concerned immigration proceedings in the United States relating to Mr Ofori-Atta’s immigration status.
The second involved extradition proceedings in the United States to determine whether he should be surrendered to Ghana under the applicable extradition treaty.
The third related to criminal proceedings before the High Court in Accra on corruption and corruption-related charges.
The OSP said Mr Ofori-Atta remained subject to the criminal proceedings before the High Court and that a valid arrest warrant issued by the court remained in force.
It said Mr Ofori-Atta was required to submit himself to the jurisdiction of the court to answer the charges pending against him.
The Office said the criminal proceedings would continue in accordance with the law and directives of the High Court, whether or not Mr Ofori-Atta was physically present in Ghana.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey
Reporter: Morkporkpor Anku