Accra, Ghana (Running Africa) — Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has reportedly received approval to continue pursuing lawful permanent residency in the United States, according to his legal team.

The reported development relates to Ofori-Atta’s immigration status and has not been independently confirmed by US authorities. It comes as the former minister remains the subject of multiple investigations in Ghana linked to decisions made during his tenure from 2017 to 2024.

Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is investigating several matters, including government procurement contracts, the controversial National Cathedral project, and other public expenditure decisions undertaken during his time in office.

Ofori-Atta is currently in the United States, where his lawyers say he is receiving medical treatment. Ghanaian authorities have repeatedly requested his return for questioning, while his legal representatives insist he has cooperated with investigators through authorized channels.

The standoff intensified after the OSP declared Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice, citing his failure to appear before investigators as requested. The anti-corruption agency has since vowed to pursue all available legal avenues to secure his return to Ghana.

Legal analysts note that any progress in Ofori-Atta’s US residency application does not affect the ongoing investigations in Ghana, where the outcome of the cases will ultimately be determined by the country’s judicial system.

The case continues to draw significant public attention as Ghana’s anti-corruption authorities press ahead with efforts to hold former public officials accountable for decisions made while in office.