Former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been detained by officials of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over issues related to his immigration status in the United States.

In a statement released by his law firm, Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline & Partners, it was confirmed that Mr. Ofori-Atta was detained on Tuesday, January 6, while U.S. immigration authorities review the status of his stay in the country.

According to the statement, the former finance minister has an ongoing application for adjustment of status. This is a legal process under U.S. law that allows a person to remain in the country even after their visa has expired, while their application is being considered.

The law firm explained that such applications are normal and lawful within the U.S. immigration system.

It also disclosed that Mr. Ofori-Atta’s lawyers in the United States are currently engaging with ICE officials and are confident that the issue will be resolved soon.

The law firm stressed that Mr. Ofori-Atta is a law-abiding citizen who is fully cooperating with U.S. immigration authorities to ensure a quick resolution of the matter.

The public has therefore been advised to remain calm as the legal process continues.