The hearing of a case involving Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been adjourned to April 27, 2026, according to sources in the United States of America.
Mr Ofori-Atta appeared in court on January 20 in connection with issues surrounding the revocation of his United States visa.
The hearing, which had initially been scheduled to take place virtually, attracted overwhelming public interest, with many Ghanaians joining the session through the link provided by the court.
During the proceedings, Mr Ofori-Atta was seen wearing a dark shirt and a face mask.
As the number of participants increased, the court reportedly experienced technical challenges, forcing a temporary shutdown of the virtual session.
Subsequently, Mr Ofori-Atta’s legal team requested a private hearing, citing the disruptions and the sensitive nature of the case. The presiding judge granted the request.
The adjournment means the court will reconvene on April 27, 2026, to continue deliberations on whether the former minister should be allowed to remain in the United States or be deported.
On January 7, officials of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested and detained Mr Ofori-Atta over the visa-related matter.
In a public notice issued the same day, his lawyers — Menka-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners — stated that his US legal team was in contact with ICE and expected the issue to be resolved expeditiously.
The lawyers explained that Mr Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, which legally permits an individual to remain in the United States beyond the original visa validity period.
They further noted that the former finance minister is fully cooperating with ICE and is currently in the US seeking medical treatment for a long-standing illness.
