Since the announcement of Ken Ofori-Atta’s arrest on January 7, 2026, the development has stirred widespread debates among Ghanaians. This GhanaWeb listicle highlights some of the prominent personalities who have reacted or spoken publicly about the former finance minister’s arrest. Okatakyie Afrifa-MensahMedia personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah has also lambasted Ken Ofori-Atta, following his reported detention by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to him, Ken Ofori-Atta is ruining the image of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). According to Smith, in a JoyNews interview on January 12, 2026, ICE subjected Ofori-Atta to medical assessment before making a decision on his detention status.

Source: GhanaWeb January 13, 2026 11:27 UTC