The Attorney-General has confirmed that the decision on whether former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will be extradited to Ghana to face corruption-related charges now rests entirely with the United States judicial authorities.
Speaking at a press conference at Jubilee House today, the Attorney-General said the extradition request follows investigations conducted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), which led to charges being filed against Ofori-Atta and his alleged accomplices at the High Court.
He explained that on November 19, 2025, his office received a formal request from the OSP to initiate extradition proceedings for Mr. Ofori-Atta and his chef de cabine, Mr. Ernest Darko Akori, who are currently in the United States.
An initial review by the International Cooperation Unit highlighted the need for clarifications and additional documentation to meet legal and procedural requirements. These concerns were communicated to the OSP in a letter dated November 25, 2025.
The Attorney-General said the OSP submitted the requested supplementary documents on December 9, 2025, fully addressing the issues raised and completing the extradition request package.
He noted that the finalized request was transmitted on December 10, 2025, through the Minister of Foreign Affairs to the U.S. Department of Justice for onward consideration.
“The decision on whether Mr. Ofori-Atta and Mr. Akori will be extradited now lies solely with the American judicial authorities,” the Attorney-General emphasized.
He declined to comment on the specifics of the charges, noting that the matters are already before the courts. However, he added that the charge sheet is a public document and accessible to all.
The press conference also touched on a separate, major investigation by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) regarding the recovery of proceeds of crime, with details expected to be released soon.
