Ofori-Atta’s Lawyers Claim US Court Approved Green Card Application

Lawyers for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta have claimed that a United States immigration court has approved his application for adjustment of status, paving the way for him to obtain lawful permanent residency through the Green Card process.

The legal team says the approval was granted under the I-485 process, a provision of U.S. immigration law that allows eligible individuals already residing in the country to apply for permanent resident status without leaving the United States.

If confirmed, the development would represent a significant milestone in Mr. Ofori-Atta’s immigration proceedings while he remains in the United States.

However, the reported court decision has not yet been independently verified, and details of the ruling remain limited.

According to sources familiar with the matter, the immigration proceedings reportedly touched on issues surrounding the criminal investigations and legal actions involving the former Finance Minister in Ghana.

The discussions are said to have included references to actions taken by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), which previously declared Mr. Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice while he was reportedly undergoing medical treatment in the United States and communicating with investigators through his legal representatives.

Reports also suggest that testimony relating to international law enforcement procedures was considered during the proceedings, although the specifics have not been independently confirmed.

Legal observers note that even if the Green Card approval is verified, the decision relates solely to U.S. immigration law and does not determine the outcome of any criminal investigations or charges pending against Mr. Ofori-Atta in Ghana.

Any allegations against the former minister remain subject to Ghana’s legal processes and the jurisdiction of Ghanaian courts.

Mr. Ofori-Atta, who served as Finance Minister under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is currently facing multiple allegations linked to decisions taken during his time in office.

The criminal matters under investigation in Ghana continue independently of any immigration proceedings in the United States.

Further clarification and verification are expected as additional details emerge regarding the reported immigration court ruling and its potential implications.