Ken Ofori-Atta Detained by US Immigration Authorities Over Stay Status
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained Ghana’s former Minister for Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, over issues relating to the status of his current stay in the United States.
In a public notice issued by his legal representatives, Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline & Partners (OBB), the law firm confirmed that the detention occurred yesterday and stressed that the matter is purely administrative.
According to the notice, Mr. Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, a legal process under US immigration law that allows an individual to remain in the country lawfully beyond the validity period of an existing visa. The firm explained that such applications are common under US law and do not amount to any criminal wrongdoing.
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