U.S. gives green light for Ofori Atta, Tamakloe extradition, Minister for Foreign Affairs Ablakwa
The United States has approved the extradition process for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta and former Public Procurement Authority board chairperson Eugene Baffoe Bonney Tamakloe.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed the development. He said the approval followed formal diplomatic engagements between Ghanaian authorities and U.S. officials.
The extradition relates to ongoing investigations into alleged financial misconduct during Ofori Atta’s tenure as finance minister. Investigators accuse public officials linked to the case of causing financial loss to the state.
Ablakwa said Ghana submitted all required documents through established legal channels. U.S. authorities reviewed the requests and granted clearance to proceed.
He said the approval signals international cooperation against financial crimes. He added the process followed due process under U.S. and Ghanaian law.
Key points from the update include the following. The U.S. approval covers both Ofori Atta and Tamakloe. The request followed months of legal and diplomatic work. Ghanaian investigators provided evidence to support the case. The next steps involve court proceedings in the United States.
Ablakwa said your government remains committed to accountability. He said public office demands responsibility and transparency.
He added authorities will keep the public informed as the process moves forward.
The extradition process marks a major step in Ghana’s efforts to pursue high profile financial crime cases beyond national borders.