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Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta faces strict US bail conditions, including ankle monitor

Private legal practitioner Oliver Barker-Vormawor has revealed that former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta is under strict court-imposed bail conditions in the United States. These conditions include the use of an electronic ankle monitor, which restricts his movement to a defined perimeter set by the court. Additionally, Ofori-Atta's passport has been seized, he is required to report regularly to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE, and must notify ICE of any changes in address. Barker-Vormawor stated that a $65,000 bond was also part of the bail terms. He clarified that the case involves immigration proceedings, not extradition. Ofori-Atta's legal team announced his release from ICE custody on April 7, 2026, following a judicial order. His detention in the US is linked to ongoing investigations by Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor into allegations of corruption and abuse of office during his tenure, particularly concerning the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme.