Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine has disclosed that former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has hired top American lawyers with much experience to challenge his extradition to Ghana.
Dr. Ayine made the revelation on Thursday, December 18, 2025, during the government’s Accountability Series after the Office has formal submitted an extradition request to US authorities.
“The person who is the subject of an extradition will fight it in court. I have been informed that Mr Ofori-Atta has hired some of the top lawyers in the US with extensive experience to defend him,” Dr Ayine said, noting that the development does not intimidate Ghanaian authorities.
He explained that US extradition proceedings are conducted through the federal court system and involve multiple layers of judicial review.
“He has the right to challenge any decision through the federal district court, the circuit court and, ultimately, the US Supreme Court if he is dissatisfied,” Dr Ayine added.
Although he acknowledged that the legal battle could be lengthy, the Attorney-General expressed confidence in the request for Ofori-Atta’s extradition.
“I have formally transmitted a request for the extradition of former finance minister, Ken Ofori-atta and his Chef de Cabinet, Ernest Darko Akore,” he stated.
Following the submission of the request, it is expected that the Department of Justice in the United States will make a determination on the request whether or not to extradite Ofori-Atta and Ernest Darko Akore.
“At this point, it is left with the to the American authorities especially the Judicial authorities to make a determination on whether a sufficient basis exists for the two accused persons to be extradited to Ghana to stand trial,” the Attorney-General stated.
Extradition request for Ofori-Atta, Ernest Akore submitted to US authorities – Attorney-General
