The United States has granted permanent residency to Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, his lawyer confirmed on Tuesday, bringing an end to a legal process that followed his arrest by immigration authorities.
Ofori-Atta, 66, has been living in the US since January last year, where he received medical treatment, including surgery for prostate cancer.
In January, he was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while seeking to extend his stay in the country. His lawyers said at the time that the arrest was related to his immigration status and not the criminal allegations against him in Ghana.
Ghanaian authorities declared Ofori-Atta a fugitive in February 2025, and he was later charged with corruption offences in November.
His lawyer, Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo, said the former minister’s application for a US Green Card had been approved by an immigration court.
“The court finds the criminal charges in Ghana not credible,” the lawyer said, adding that the decision was based on whether Ofori-Atta met the legal requirements for adjustment of status.
Ofori-Atta served as Ghana’s Finance Minister from 2017 to 2024 under former President Nana Akufo-Addo. During his tenure, he oversaw major economic policies, including tax reforms and negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
President John Mahama’s administration has launched an anti-corruption campaign, although critics have accused the government of unfairly targeting political opponents.
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