Politics of Wednesday, 21 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comUS-based immigration lawyer Jonelle Ocloo has clarified that the January 20, 2026, appearance of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta before a United States immigration court was not a deportation or extradition hearing, as widely reported but rather a bond redetermination hearing. Ofori-Atta, who was arrested and detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), appeared before the immigration court in a hearing that was streamed online. According to her, Ofori-Atta’s legal team is seeking his release from detention while the immigration process continues. The lawyer further clarified that the proceedings relate strictly to immigration matters and not criminal charges or extradition. AM/SSMOne year on: Watch what some Ghanaians are saying about ORALMeanwhile, watch as Ghanaians respond to Ofori-Atta's detention

Source: GhanaWeb January 21, 2026 05:53 UTC