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Ofori-Atta trial set to resume August 27 after Supreme Court clears OSP Act

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Ofori-Atta trial set to resume August 27 after Supreme Court clears OSP Act

The criminal trial of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to resume on Thursday, August 27, 2026, following a Supreme Court decision upholding the constitutional validity of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Act, 2017 (Act 959).

Ofori-Atta's US residency The former Finance Minister has also secured permanent residency in the United States after a US Immigration Court approved his application for adjustment of status.

The anti-corruption agency explained that it was not a party to the US immigration proceedings and that its involvement in the United States relates to extradition proceedings being pursued through the Attorney-General.

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