General News of Thursday, 19 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe bond hearing for former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta is scheduled for February 19, 2026, in the United States, as a federal judge examines whether Ghanaian authorities have formally submitted an extradition request. This hearing comes after a closed-door session on January 20, 2026, when the judge paused deliberations on Ofori-Atta’s bail application. His lawyers say the action was due to the notice’s “predominantly political” character, which they argue further complicates the extradition case. For now, all eyes are on the hearing, which could determine whether Ofori-Atta will remain in detention or be granted bond while the legal processes unfold. Apologise for 'flawed' Ofori-Atta INTERPOL Red Notice - Frank Davies to OSPOfori-Atta has been charged with 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences.

Source: GhanaWeb February 19, 2026 21:10 UTC