The United States immigration case involving former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has been adjourned to April 27, 2026, according to a report by 3news.com.
Mr Ofori-Atta appeared before a US immigration court in Virginia on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as proceedings continue over his immigration status. He was seen wearing a dark shirt and a face mask during the hearing.
The appearance followed his detention earlier this month by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). US authorities contend that the former finance minister no longer has a lawful status to remain in the country, citing the revocation of his visitor visa.
The matter was heard at the Annandale Immigration Court before Immigration Judge David Gardey and centred on a bond redetermination, alongside a preliminary review of the case. Court records indicate that Mr Ofori-Atta is currently being held at the Caroline Detention Center.
He was represented by a legal team led by Christopher Chaisson of Whiteford Taylor & Preston, with Kwao Amagashi, described in court as his long-time immigration lawyer, also appearing on his behalf.
During the proceedings, Mr Ofori-Atta’s lawyers requested that both the bond hearing and the related immigration status hearing be closed to the public, citing the sensitive nature of issues expected to be discussed.
Judge Gardey granted the request, ordering that the hearings be conducted privately in accordance with US immigration law and directing all non-parties observing via Webex to exit the session before proceedings continued.
The outcome of the immigration case is expected to determine whether Mr Ofori-Atta remains in the United States or faces removal, with potential implications for ongoing legal matters in Ghana.
Further hearings are expected as the case progresses, with the next sitting now scheduled for April 27, 2026.
US Immigration Court bars public from Ofori-Atta hearing
