US-based Ghanaians relieved by Ofori-Atta’s arrest – Manasseh

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has revealed that many Ghanaians living in the United States have expressed relief and satisfaction following the arrest of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, January 10, 2026, Manasseh said Ghanaians in the US are deeply unhappy with how Mr Ofori-Atta managed Ghana’s economy and are hopeful he will be deported to Ghana to face justice.

“Ghanaians here in the US are very livid about Ken Ofori-Atta and how he managed the economy. I met a student who said, and I quote, ‘I hate Ken Ofori-Atta with passion.’ And this student had a grievance because when he completed school, National Service, he invested, and this haircut and others really affected him.

So whenever you mention Ken Ofori-Atta’s name, he doesn’t want to hear. I have travelled quite a bit since I got here. I think I’ve been to at least 20 of the states, and I meet Ghanaians when I travel around, and they are not happy about the stewardship of Ken Ofori-Atta.

I think many are jubilating and happy that he’s been arrested and hope that he will be taken back to Ghana to face justice,” he said.

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