Members of the pressure group, Arise Ghana picketed at the US Embassy in Accra on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, to demand the return of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana so he can face justice.
Arise Ghana protesters gathered outside the embassy, demanded that responsibility be upheld without exception and urged U.S. authorities to work with Ghanaian institutions to secure Mr. Ofori-Atta’s return.
The group claims that the protest was intended to emphasize their demand that the former finance minister “return to Ghana to face justice.”
Speaking to the media, a member of the group, 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.”
“This means that he has no plan to return to Ghana. He is avoiding coming back to face justice,” he added.
According to Mr. Monah, the group initially planned an indefinite demonstration but came to 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.
His lawyers have previously stated that he remains willing to cooperate with any lawful investigative process, citing health and security concerns for his temporary stay outside the country.
