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Ghanatodayonline.com sources in the United States have reported that the hearing for the case related to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been postponed to April 27, 2026.
Mr. Ofori-Atta appeared in court on January 20 concerning matters regarding the revocation of his US visa.
Previously, the Judge presiding over the case David Gardey approved a request from his attorneys for a closed hearing.
This came after significant public interest in the promoted virtual hearing.
A number of Ghanaians participated in the virtual hearing through the given link.
Mr. Ofori-Atta was observed donning a dark shirt and a face mask.
With the increasing number of participants in the session, certain technical difficulties arose that required a temporary shutdown.
Nonetheless, it was reported by the court that Mr. Ofori-Atta’s attorney asked the judge to allow for a private hearing. The request was later approved.
On January 7, Mr. Ofori-Atta was arrested and detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
A Public Notice released by his attorneys, Menka-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners on January 7 stated that the US legal team is in communication with ICE and anticipates a prompt resolution of the issue.
“Mr. Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, which authorizes a person to stay in the US legally past the period of validity of their visa. Under US law, a change of status by this method is common,” the lawyers explained.
“The Public is therefore advised to note that Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta as a law-abiding person is fully cooperating with ICE to have this issue resolved,” they said.
The matter was heard at the Annandale Immigration Court before Immigration Judge David Gardey and focused on a bond redetermination as well as a preliminary review of his case. Court records indicate that Mr Ofori-Atta is currently being held at the Caroline Detention Center.
Available information suggests that a US visa may be revoked if the holder no longer meets the eligibility criteria. This may occur if they breach their status, engage in fraud, or otherwise meet a criterion for inadmissibility.
The court hearing aims to decide if Mr. Ofori-Atta can remain in the US or if he will be deported.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
