US court grants Ken Ofori-Atta permanent residency

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has received a favourable ruling from a United States immigration court after his application to adjust his immigration status was approved.

The decision was delivered on June 16, 2026, during proceedings involving his I-485 petition, a key step in the process of obtaining lawful permanent residency, commonly known as a Green Card, in the United States.

According to his lawyer, Frank Davies, the court considered issues related to the criminal investigations and charges facing the former minister in Ghana as part of its review.

The hearing reportedly focused on actions taken by Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), including its earlier declaration of Ofori-Atta as a fugitive from justice.

The court was informed that the declaration was made while Ofori-Atta was receiving medical treatment in the United States and while his legal representatives were still engaging with Ghanaian investigators.

A witness with knowledge of international policing and Interpol procedures also reportedly provided evidence, raising questions about aspects of the process used by Ghanaian authorities.

The ruling represents a major step in Ofori-Atta’s immigration process, but it does not stop or affect the criminal cases pending against him in Ghana.

The former minister remains involved in ongoing legal matters connected to decisions made during his time as Finance Minister, with those cases expected to continue before Ghanaian courts.