The United Party’s Director of Field Operations, Hopeson Adorye, has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to urge former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana to assist in a corruption probe.

Speaking on the AM Show on JoyNews, Mr Adorye stressed that Ofori-Atta’s return is crucial not only for addressing the allegations against him but also for repairing the reputational damage he has allegedly caused to the party.

The remarks on Tuesday, January 13, come amid heightened public attention on developments in the former minister’s ongoing case. Mr Adorye emphasised that taking responsibility would be a step toward restoring public trust in the NPP.

"I am of the view that NPP as a party should try and then pursue Ken Ofori-Atta to come back home so that their name can be repaired."

He added that "For that single action of Ken Ofori-Atta, NPP will never get the breathing space when it comes to corruption."

"Let him come; let him come to defend himself and then go back," he urged the NPP party.

Meanwhile, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United States, Victor Smith, says US Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was medically fit to be held in a detention centre before he was admitted.

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Background

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is currently in the custody of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement over questions relating to the status of his stay in the country.

He is also accused of causing financial losses to the country during his tenure as Finance Minister, and his case is currently with the Attorney General, pending his return to Ghana to face the criminal charges.

His legal team has confirmed that he is cooperating fully with ICE while efforts are underway to resolve the matter.

According to a statement released by his lawyers, Mr Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, a legal process under US law that allows an individual to remain in the country beyond the validity of an initial visa.

ICE is yet to announce a final decision on the matter.