Ghana and the United States are expected to hold a bilateral talk to address all outstanding extradition requests between the two countries.
Minister of Government Communications and Spokesperson for the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has revealed that Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, and the US Department of Justice are set to meet soon for the high-profile discussion.
The upcoming engagement follows the successful extradition of former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, to Ghana.
Madam Tamakloe Attionu was extradited to Ghana on Tuesday, June 9.
She was tried in absentia, following years of legal proceedings and efforts by Ghanaian authorities to secure her extradition from the United States.
She has since been taken into custody by officials from the Ghana Police and Prison Services.
Measures have commenced for the necessary administrative and legal procedures to facilitate her prison sentence.
Kwakye Ofosu, in a post made on his Facebook on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, indicated that the government intends to use the upcoming meeting between the Attorney-General and officials of the U.S. Department of Justice to strengthen cooperation on extradition matters and address all pending requests involving both countries.
Among the issues to be discussed includes the request for the extradition of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.
The former minister has been the subject of investigations by state authorities, where Government has indicated its intention to pursue all lawful avenues to secure his return, should extradition become necessary.
The bilateral talks are also expected to consider requests originating from the United States for the extradition of Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, who is among a number of individuals wanted in connection with various criminal investigations and prosecutions by US authorities.
1. In April, 2024, the High Court convicted and sentenced SEDINA TAMAKLOE-ATTIONU in absentia. In July 2024, the Government of Ghana submitted an extradition request to the United States for her surrender to Ghana to serve her sentence.
2. After over two years of court…
— Felix Kwakye Ofosu (@FelixKwakyeOfo1) June 9, 2026
Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu in police custody as authorities prepare for jail term – Kwakye Ofosu
