Is Ken Ofori-Atta Looking for Permanent Residency in the United States? Martin Kpebu Expresses Worries

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is allegedly attempting to obtain permanent residency in the United States, according to private lawyer Martin Kpebu.

He claims that one of Ofori-Atta’s sons is spearheading the effort to persuade American authorities based on reliable information from a reliable source.

In an interview with TV3’s The Key Points on November 22, 2025, Kpebu lambasted the Special Prosecutor for what he called a tardy extradition process for Ofori-Atta, claiming that the former minister’s quest for U.S. residence may make it more difficult for him to return to Ghana.

Kpebu maintained that his source is trustworthy and added that U.S. documents may be used to confirm the information if needed.

Additionally, he called the OSP’s justification for opposing an in absentia trial “ridiculous.”

Although attempts to return Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana have not yet succeeded, he is still being investigated for corruption-related offences.

Update: US permanent residency reported in 2026

This article was first published on November 24, 2025, and reports comments made by lawyer Martin Kpebu at that time. The claim that Ken Ofori-Atta was seeking US permanent residency was an allegation attributed to Kpebu; it was not independently established by this article.

On June 16, 2026, Ghana News Agency reported that Ofori-Atta had been granted US permanent residency. His lawyers described the ruling as an immigration-status decision. The Office of the Special Prosecutor separately maintained that the residency decision did not end the extradition process. These are distinct legal matters and should not be treated as a resolution of the criminal allegations or extradition request.

Editorial note: This update reflects reporting available on June 16, 2026. Readers should consult official statements and court records for later developments.

Sources: Ghana News Agency: US permanent residency report; Pulse Ghana: OSP statement on extradition.

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