What We Know: Ken Ofori-Atta's visa, ICE detention and Feburary 14 deadline

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Northern Boy 4 days ago

The moneys that he's accused of embezzling is far more than enough to build, here in ghana, the kind of US hospital that he claims to be receiving treatment from. Foolish idiot.

The moneys that he's accused of embezzling is far more than enough to build, here in ghana, the kind of US hospital that he claims to be receiving treatment from. Foolish idiot.
Fii 4 days ago

This isn’t the first time Ofori Atta is doing this, he did the same thing with Abotan deal. Once a criminal always a criminal

This isn’t the first time Ofori Atta is doing this, he did the same thing with Abotan deal. Once a criminal always a criminal
prophet mohammed was a sick dog 4 days ago

Say no to islam and convert to a real religion.
Allah is satanic scum and qur'an is toilet paper...............Search online for ways to move away from evil islam............You can join ex-muslim groups online and be saf ...
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Say no to islam and convert to a real religion.
Allah is satanic scum and qur'an is toilet paper...............Search online for ways to move away from evil islam............You can join ex-muslim groups online and be safe. You are not alone. Burn the qur'an.
THERE'S MORE TO THIS ENTIRE STORY THAN WE'RE BEING TOLD. THE WHOLE THING IS FISHY AND HARD TO UNDERSTAND. ARRESTED ON JANUARY 6TH FOR A VISA THAT WOULD EXPIRE ON FEBRUARY 14TH???? 4 days ago

WHY WOULD HE BE ARRESTED 5 CLEAR WEEKS "BEFORE" HIS VISA EXPIRES? THE FACT THAT THE APPLIED FOR AN EXTENSION DOES NOT MEAN HE INTENDED TO OVERSTAY THE VISA IF HE DOES NOT GET THIS VISA SO WHAT WOULD THE MOTIVE OF THE ARREST B ...
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WHY WOULD HE BE ARRESTED 5 CLEAR WEEKS "BEFORE" HIS VISA EXPIRES? THE FACT THAT THE APPLIED FOR AN EXTENSION DOES NOT MEAN HE INTENDED TO OVERSTAY THE VISA IF HE DOES NOT GET THIS VISA SO WHAT WOULD THE MOTIVE OF THE ARREST BE?
Yaw Buttonson 4 days ago

His visa expired 14th February, 2025.So it’s illegal for him to continue to stay in the US.If the visa is to expire next month 14th February, 2026 there wouldn’t be any need for his arrest. Note that he travelled with his ...
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His visa expired 14th February, 2025.So it’s illegal for him to continue to stay in the US.If the visa is to expire next month 14th February, 2026 there wouldn’t be any need for his arrest. Note that he travelled with his diplomatic passport and those passports used by the previous administration have all be recalled.
Answer 4 days ago

From frying pan to ICE

From frying pan to ICE
Ibrahim Muhammad 4 days ago

You are idiot descendant of pigs

You are idiot descendant of pigs
Ibrahim Muhammad 4 days ago

All the prophets were Muslims including Jesus Christ

All the prophets were Muslims including Jesus Christ
Ibrahim Muhammad 4 days ago

Prophet Muhammad Moses and Jesus peace be upon them use to bow down when praying to God we never saw Jesus singing and dancing

Prophet Muhammad Moses and Jesus peace be upon them use to bow down when praying to God we never saw Jesus singing and dancing
Fii 4 days ago

The NPP and Akufo Addo must bring their criminal finance minister. Akufo Addo must be arrested for making Ofori Atta his finance minister

The NPP and Akufo Addo must bring their criminal finance minister. Akufo Addo must be arrested for making Ofori Atta his finance minister

Kwabena 4 days ago

Is Ken Ofori-Atta not married to an American, hence can apply for indefinite stay?

Is Ken Ofori-Atta not married to an American, hence can apply for indefinite stay?
Avogadro 4 days ago

Speculations! If your visa expired almost a year ago, then you should have gone to work to change your status. You do not wait until your arrest to apply to change your status!

Speculations! If your visa expired almost a year ago, then you should have gone to work to change your status. You do not wait until your arrest to apply to change your status!
Chaddar is the Answer 4 days ago

Mr.Davis,kindly ask your client to return with our stolen cash period

Mr.Davis,kindly ask your client to return with our stolen cash period
ST GHFUO: Ghana, cleanliness is Godliness 4 days ago

Thief n making up lies the fabric of any dishonest Ghanaians

Thief n making up lies the fabric of any dishonest Ghanaians
Aba Sam 4 days ago

Is it really FEBRUARY 2025? We are in 2026!

Is it really FEBRUARY 2025? We are in 2026!
King Paul 4 days ago

So why is he arrested if he still has a valid visa till February.

So why is he arrested if he still has a valid visa till February.
Aba Sam 4 days ago

The story says February 2025 so it means he has OVERSTAYED. Unless lawyer Frank Davis didn't get his facts right and instead of February 2026, he said February 2025.

The story says February 2025 so it means he has OVERSTAYED. Unless lawyer Frank Davis didn't get his facts right and instead of February 2026, he said February 2025.
Tito 4 days ago

Stop reporting on this certified thief immigration issues.
Who care’s about his detention?
Africa will always be Africa & that is how the White will see us,us people without brains.
We allowed this guy to control our fin ...
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Stop reporting on this certified thief immigration issues.
Who care’s about his detention?
Africa will always be Africa & that is how the White will see us,us people without brains.
We allowed this guy to control our finances,messed up the country & now his party wants power again.
If NDC decides not to govern Ghana again the country should be given to the Military to take over instead of NPP.
They are just a brainless crooks.
they say they say 4 days ago

Agree

Agree
Jay 4 days ago

Why ICE would arrest someone and caused his detention when the arrestee’s visa is yet to expire on Feb 14? The visa is yet expire so could it be that Ofori Atta caused his own arrest knowing that his visa would have expired ...
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Why ICE would arrest someone and caused his detention when the arrestee’s visa is yet to expire on Feb 14? The visa is yet expire so could it be that Ofori Atta caused his own arrest knowing that his visa would have expired before renewal? Strange! On what legal grounds is ICE detaining him per the explanation of Frank Davie?

Nyatefetor 4 days ago

Visa “may” allow you to enter a country but when permitted an entry you’re given a period days to stay on each entry. That is why Ken was shuttling between USA and UK to refresh they staying periods until Interpol red ...
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Visa “may” allow you to enter a country but when permitted an entry you’re given a period days to stay on each entry. That is why Ken was shuttling between USA and UK to refresh they staying periods until Interpol red alert made it risky to leave the US. Pretty sure he has exceeded the days he was to remain in the US on his last entry. Apart from that we should pray for his forgiveness and good health.
Kwesi 4 days ago

We don't care about his Visa status, what we're interested is that he should return to Ghana to answer the corruption charges he has been indicted. He has also been proven to be guilty beyond all reasonable doubts. He's now ...
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We don't care about his Visa status, what we're interested is that he should return to Ghana to answer the corruption charges he has been indicted. He has also been proven to be guilty beyond all reasonable doubts. He's now fit to stand trial.
LOOK AT THE FACE OF A HARDENED CRIMINAL, KEN. A PATHOLOGICAL LIAR. 4 days ago

Ken is a born criminal and is using his fake illness to stay away. God will punish him and his family for up to four generations, as stated in the Bible. He and his family are cursed forever. Ken and the Lilliputian and Dwarf ...
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Ken is a born criminal and is using his fake illness to stay away. God will punish him and his family for up to four generations, as stated in the Bible. He and his family are cursed forever. Ken and the Lilliputian and Dwarf President almost destroyed Ghana. Son of a bitch.
Yaw Buttonson 4 days ago

The lawyers statement cannot be taken seriously. Ken Ofori Attah’s visa expired on 14th February, 2025 and he has stayed on for almost a year in the US. For almost a year he could not work on his visa renewal but now. This ...
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The lawyers statement cannot be taken seriously. Ken Ofori Attah’s visa expired on 14th February, 2025 and he has stayed on for almost a year in the US. For almost a year he could not work on his visa renewal but now. This is a folktale. He travelled on a diplomatic visa because then he was still using his diplomatic passsport. With the current situation as the state is looking for him to answer charges, which government institution will provide documents for that renewal? Know that he longer is a public holder. Is he going to switch to use personal passport to apply for visa renewal? This one too will still need the Ghana Embassy in US to assist. His situation is more complex than what the lawyers are saying. The learned groups in the country should tell the truth always so they can save their remaining reputation with the public. Don’t defend wrong. Say it as it is.
Nyatefetor 4 days ago

The man is in serious hot waters. No condition is permanent. This was the man who investors and world managers queued to meet at Washington Spring summits in the US just less than 48 months ago.

The man is in serious hot waters. No condition is permanent. This was the man who investors and world managers queued to meet at Washington Spring summits in the US just less than 48 months ago.
John 4 days ago

How many years does he want to continue seeking this fake medical attention. These bloody stomach-bloated idiots think we was our faces across

How many years does he want to continue seeking this fake medical attention. These bloody stomach-bloated idiots think we was our faces across
Kwabena Duku Damoah 4 days ago

It is more likely due to overstay.It is unlikely for US government to imprison someone whose stay will expire more than a month later.I doubt the veracity of his lawyers claims.Time will tell.

It is more likely due to overstay.It is unlikely for US government to imprison someone whose stay will expire more than a month later.I doubt the veracity of his lawyers claims.Time will tell.
Agbeli Kumordziì 4 days ago

Disgraced finance minister who stole from Ghanaians and hiding in America
Akuffo Addo who refused to let Ofori Atta go
Should be arrested and jailed

Disgraced finance minister who stole from Ghanaians and hiding in America
Akuffo Addo who refused to let Ofori Atta go
Should be arrested and jailed
Awuradebasa 4 days ago

We want that thief in Ghana so bad

We want that thief in Ghana so bad
Paa Logozo 4 days ago

Our lawyers and suprem legal men and women are now playing games, giving incredible interpretations, assumptions and excuses to prove how well they have studied the laws of the world yet, in all of these none of these legal ...
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Our lawyers and suprem legal men and women are now playing games, giving incredible interpretations, assumptions and excuses to prove how well they have studied the laws of the world yet, in all of these none of these legal elites are bold to ask Mr Trump to send "the fugitive Ofori Attah" to us in Accra. Could it be that they are privately connected to the fugitive?
Maduro was captured and sent to USA overnight. Why can Ghana not ask Mr Trump to do same to bring Ofori Atta to Accra overnight?
President Mahama, please pick up the phone and make a formal request to President Trump and the fugitive shall be locked up at Ussher Fort, James Town,Accra or Nsawam Prisons within 48 hours.

Edi 4 days ago

KEN OFFERI AIN'T GOING NOWHERE HE WILL STAY IN THE USA

KEN OFFERI AIN'T GOING NOWHERE HE WILL STAY IN THE USA
Oko 3 days ago

He will be deported to Ghana. No need for expensive extradition proceeding.

He will be deported to Ghana. No need for expensive extradition proceeding.
Oko 3 days ago

He will be deported to Ghana. No need for expensive extradition proceeding. He will be deported for visa violation to where? Ghana. The value is the same.

He will be deported to Ghana. No need for expensive extradition proceeding. He will be deported for visa violation to where? Ghana. The value is the same.

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