Two Ghanaians, described as being of “high interest” to the Ghanaian government, are expected to be extradited from the United States, marking a new phase in the strengthened security and law enforcement cooperation between Ghana and the U.S.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed this following a high-level bilateral meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting reviewed progress made in 2025 and outlined priority areas for cooperation in 2026.
According to Minister Ablakwa, the U.S. Government has assured Ghana that it “will not stand in the way” of ongoing judicial processes concerning Ken Ofori-Atta and Sedina Tamakloe Attionu. Both countries acknowledged improved security collaboration, which had already resulted in the extradition of nine suspects from Ghana to the U.S. in 2025.
The talks also covered trade and economic cooperation, including the removal of a 15% tariff previously imposed on Ghanaian agricultural products and the three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), pending final approval by the U.S. Senate.
Regarding mobility and migration, Ghana was granted exemption from U.S. visa sanctions and the $15,000 visa bond imposed on other countries. Measures were also introduced to expedite visa applications for travel, including arrangements linked to the FIFA World Cup.
Minister Ablakwa highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral trade, noted recent payments to U.S. companies, and announced plans to launch a new health cooperation programme. Looking ahead, he said Ghana intends to negotiate a bespoke trade agreement with the U.S. in 2026, describing current relations as showing “strong momentum” across multiple sectors.
