The reported confiscation of Ofori-Atta’s passport is believed to be part of the bail conditions set by the court for his release from ICE detention at the Caroline Detention Centre. According to a report by JoyNews, Ofori-Atta secured bail through a private bond company for a substantial sum, but his passport was confiscated by the court. “Ken Ofori-Atta’s passport seized after securing bail, to reappear in court on April 27 for deportation proceedings,” part of a news card shared by JoyNews read. “On April 7, 2026, Ken Ofori-Atta was released from ICE detention pursuant to a judicial order. Ken Ofori-Atta regains 'freedom' as US court orders release - Lawyers confirmBAICheck out GhanaWeb's TGMA Countdown series ahead of the 2026 TGMAs below:

Source: GhanaWeb April 09, 2026 01:55 UTC