The hearing in the ongoing U.S. immigration case involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been rescheduled to April 27, 2026.
Ofori-Atta appeared before an immigration court in Virginia on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding his immigration status.
His appearance stems from his January 6, 2026, arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which detained him after determining that his visitor visa had been revoked. U.S. officials argue that, as a result, he no longer has legal authorisation to remain in the country.
Proceedings took place at the Annandale Immigration Court, where Judge David Gardey reviewed a request for bond redetermination and conducted an initial assessment of the case. Court filings confirm that Ofori-Atta is currently held at the Caroline Detention Centre.
During the hearing, Ofori-Atta’s legal team petitioned the court to close both the bond hearing and the associated master calendar hearing to the public, citing sensitive matters expected to arise.
Judge Gardey granted the request, directing all non-parties connected via Webex to disconnect before the confidential session began.
Meanwhile, in Ghana, Ofori-Atta faces several criminal charges and has been declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
The allegations include corruption and related offences tied to the Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited contract and other procurement issues.
