The Office of the Attorney General has officially requested the extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and his alleged accomplice, Ernest Darko Akore, from the United States. This follows the completion of all necessary legal and procedural requirements by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, announced that the extradition request has been forwarded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for transmission to the relevant U.S. authorities, specifically the Department of Justice. The U.S. government’s decision on the matter is currently pending.
Ken Ofori-Atta has remained in the United States since being declared a “fugitive from justice” in February, nearly 10 months ago, and has not returned to Ghana voluntarily.
In January 2025, the OSP named Ofori-Atta as a suspect in several corruption-related investigations, including alleged irregularities in contracts involving Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) and questionable expenditures.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on December 10, 2025, Dr. Ayine said, “On December 10, my office transmitted the complete extradition request to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for onward transmission to the competent authorities in the United States of America, specifically the Department of Justice.”
He added, “At this point, it is up to the American judicial authorities to determine whether there is sufficient basis to extradite the two accused persons to Ghana to stand trial.”
Dr. Ayine also revealed that there are 78 charges against Ken Ofori-Atta and his accomplices, primarily relating to causing financial loss to the state and abusing public office for personal gain.
Emphasizing the government’s commitment to accountability, Dr. Ayine stated that all legal steps have been taken to ensure that justice is served in Ghana.
