President John Dramani Mahama has said he cannot comment on the extradition request for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori‑Atta, urging patience as the matter plays out within the american legal framework.
Speaking on Monday, 30 March, during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House, the President said the issue is outside the jurisdiction of Ghana and should be resolved through the appropriate legal channels.
“I cannot comment on the extradition of our former Finance Minister because it is in a different jurisdiction… we just have to be patient for the law to play out in that jurisdiction. It is not within our jurisdiction, but the American judiciary…” President Mahama said.
Ghana has formally requested the extradition of Mr Ofori‑Atta from the United States to face multiple corruption‑related charges, part of a broader investigation into alleged financial impropriety during his tenure as finance minister between 2017 and 2024.
Mr Ofori‑Atta is currently in the United States, where he was detained in January by federal immigration authorities over visa issues and is also reported to be seeking permanent residency while contesting the extradition request from Ghana.
A United States federal judge has demanded documentary proof of Ghana’s extradition request as proceedings continue, underscoring the legal complexities surrounding the matter.
