The US court hearing former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s immigration status has barred the public from hearing the case.
It follows a request by one of Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyers that there are sensitive issues surrounding the case.
A few minutes after the case was called, the judge asked Christopher Chaisson, one of the lawyers for Ken Ofori-Atta, to confirm if he wanted the public barred from the hearing, to which he responded positively and thanked the judge for bringing the issue up.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authorities arrested Ken Ofori-Atta about a fortnight ago on the grounds that he is in the country illegally.
They want Ken extradited to Ghana, where two state institutions – Office of the Special Prosecutor and the Attorney General’s office, are seeking his prosecution for alleged malfeasance.
In court:
Christopher Chaisson: “Yes, your honour. Christopher Chaisson from Whiteford-Taylor and Preston for respondent, Kenneth Ofori-Atta.
Judge David Gardey: And do you see the respondent in the Farmville Webex?
Christopher Chaisson: This time, your honor, I do not. No, he is not in the Farmville Webex. 720 is detained in the Carolina Detention Facility.
Judge David Gardey: Okay.
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