Ofori-Atta secures US immigration status after judge cites health, family ties and long stay

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been granted an adjustment of status in the United States after an immigration judge ruled that his personal circumstances outweighed the concerns raised over criminal allegations filed against him in Ghana.

Addressing Mr Ofori-Atta directly, the judge said he had endured a difficult period but had been given the opportunity to present his case and had established that he was entitled to remain in the United States under the adjustment process.

The judge also considered the former minister’s ongoing medical treatment, stating that his health had suffered following his detention over the criminal allegations.