Civil society group Arise Ghana has formally submitted a petition to the United States Embassy in Accra, urging the immediate extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to face legal proceedings in Ghana.
The organization said the move is part of its ongoing commitment to promoting accountability and upholding the rule of law, emphasizing that no public official should be above scrutiny.
The submission coincides with the fourth day of Arise Ghana’s demonstrations at the US Embassy, marking the conclusion of the first phase of its picketing.
Speaking to journalists, Hopeson Ardoye, Director of Field Operations for the United Party, called on US authorities to cooperate with Ghanaian officials in repatriating Mr. Ofori-Atta.
He stressed that the petition is not politically motivated but reflects public concern over the former minister’s alleged actions.
“You people should try and bring Ken Ofori-Atta back; that represents the masses. Nobody should think that we are wasting our time. Look at the number of police officers currently here trying to maintain law and order. Had it not been Ofori-Atta, would they be here? Had it not been him, would I be here? We believe this will yield the needed result. Our petition is for the US authorities to know this is not political persecution but a call for Ken to come home and answer questions,” he said.
Meanwhile, Bernard Mornah, one of Arise Ghana’s convenors, announced that the protest has been temporarily suspended pending a response from the US Embassy.
“We have suspended our picketing for at least a week to allow the US to respond to us. If the response is favourable, we will cease coming here,” he said.
