Arise Ghana pickets at US Embassy Accra to demand Ofori-Atta's return

Members of pressure group Arise Ghana on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, staged a picket at the United States Embassy in Accra, demanding the return of former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, to Ghana to face justice.

The protesters, who gathered outside the embassy premises, called on U.S. authorities to cooperate with Ghanaian institutions to ensure Mr. Ofori-Atta’s return, insisting that accountability must be enforced without exception.

According to the group, the demonstration was aimed at pressing home their demand that the former finance minister “return to Ghana to face justice,” arguing that no public official should be allowed to evade accountability.

The picketers carried placards bearing inscriptions such as “Let Ofori-Atta Face Justice,” “Ken’s Leadership Killed Ghanaians,” and “Ken Is Needed in Ghana.” Some protesters also wore printed T-shirts with the inscription “Bring Ken.”

Speaking to the media, a member of the group and PNC stalwart, Bernard Monah said the protest would continue until U.S. authorities take steps to ensure Mr. Ofori-Atta’s return to Ghana.

“We all know that as of now, Ken Ofori-Atta is no longer sick. He went to the U.S. to seek medical attention, and now he has healed himself and overstayed his visa,” Mr. Monah alleged. “When he was flagged to be arrested, he went ahead to apply to be a permanent citizen of America.”

He added, “This means that he has no plan to return to Ghana. He is avoiding coming back to face justice.”

Mr. Monah said the group initially planned an indefinite protest but reached an agreement with the police. “So today is the beginning. We will stay here from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and we will come back tomorrow as well.

“We agreed with the police to protest for two weeks. After the two weeks, we have decided to do a sleepover here until the U.S. finds the need to bring Ken Ofori-Atta,” he said.

Meanwhile, Mr. Ofori-Atta is expected to appear before a U.S. court on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, over alleged immigration violations.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has indicated that Mr. Ofori-Atta overstayed his visitor visa and has lost his legal status to remain in the United States.

A determination on a possible extradition to Ghana may follow the court proceedings.