General News of Wednesday, 8 April 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been released from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody following a judicial order. “On April 7, 2026, Ken Ofori-Atta was released from ICE detention pursuant to a judicial order. Ghana's ex-finance minister released from US ICE detention center“Mr. Although Ken Ofori-Atta later travelled legally to the US, officials from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement flagged his documents after cross-checking international compliance alerts connected to the OSP’s actions. This triggered a review of his immigration status and led to his placement in ICE detention pending a judicial decision.

Source: GhanaWeb April 08, 2026 16:56 UTC