The Office of the Special Prosecutor has advised the US authorities to adopt the most expedient and judicious approach available under their law to arrest former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta and a duah US-Ghanaian, Mr. Ernest Darko Akore his aide.
The OSP added that the United States Department of Justice has confirmed receipt of the extradition packet for the former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta.
Also summons and charge sheets including immigration violation proceedings and extradition proceedings have been transmitted to Mr. Ofori Atta.
The OSP shared on X “The court sought clarification on the presence of the first and second accused persons—Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta (A1) and his Chief of Staff, Ernst Darko Akore (A2).”
“The Special Prosecutor informed the court that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), through the Attorney-General, has requested advice from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on whether to arrest Mr Akore, a dual US-Ghanaian citizen, prior to serving him with a summons, or to serve the summons before any arrest. The OSP advised that US authorities should adopt the most expedient and judicious approach available under their laws.”
The Special Prosecutor stated that “Regarding Mr Ofori-Atta, the DOJ confirmed receipt of the extradition packet and indicated that the summons and charge sheet have been transmitted to A1. Two proceedings are currently pending against him: immigration violation proceedings and extradition proceedings.
Meanwhile, proceedings in Ghana will continue.
“Earlier, prosecutors refiled the charge sheet in respect of the sixth accused, Kwadwo Damoah (A6), following his application before a previous judge to have his official titles included. Consequently, the charges were read afresh to reflect his designation as Hon. Col. (Rtd) Kwadwo Damoah.”
The case was adjourned to 26 March 2026, with disclosures expected to continue during the period of adjournment.
Source: Elvisanokye.com
