A prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has expressed confidence that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will return to Ghana.
Speaking in an interview on GHOne on Friday, January 23, he said, “Why would he not return to Ghana? I believe Ken will come to Ghana, and I know he wants to come to Ghana.”
When asked how recently he had spoken to Ken, he replied, “Not so long ago.”
On the question of Ken’s well-being following his detention by ICE in the US, Otchere-Darko said, “He is doing well from what I heard because I haven’t spoken to him since his detention, but I am sure he is doing well.
“He is a strong man mentally, so I am sure that will protect him.”
Meanwhile, the former minister’s bond hearing for his bail application will take place on February 19.
The case involves Mr Ofori-Atta’s immigration status in the United States. He appeared before a US immigration court in Virginia on January 20, 2026, following his detention earlier in the month by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
US authorities have argued that his visitor visa was revoked, meaning he no longer has lawful status to remain in the country.
Court records show that Mr Ofori-Atta is currently being held at the Caroline Detention Center.
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