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US Immigration court grants Ken Ofori-Atta’s green card Petition- his lawyers confirm
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has had his Green Card (I-485) petition granted by a United States Immigration Court, according to his lawyers.
In a press release issued on June 16, 2026, the law firm, Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners, representing him said the court considered evidence relating to actions taken by Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) during the immigration proceedings.
According to the statement, the court heard evidence about the OSP’s earlier decision to declare Mr. Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice while he was reportedly receiving medical treatment in the United States.
The lawyers also stated that his legal team remained in communication with investigators in Ghana during that period.
The law firm, Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline & Partners, said the court found the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta in Ghana “not credible.”
However, the lawyers clarified that the ruling was made within the context of a United States immigration case and was focused on whether he met the legal requirements for adjustment of status.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Madina Divisional Police Command is investigating a shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo.
According to a preliminary police statement, the incident occurred on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the late father’s residence in Kwabenya, Accra Region.
Police said Ms. Safo sustained a gunshot wound to her left ear. She later reported the matter to Kwabenya Police and presented a vehicle with registration number GN 3482-24 showing visible bullet damage.
The victim has been issued a medical report form and is receiving treatment. The vehicle has been impounded for forensic examination.
Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the shooting and to identify all persons involved.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has accused former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo of misleading the public by creating the impression that she sustained gunshot wounds during the enstoolment ceremony of its new leader.
In a statement, the church said the incident occurred on June 21, 2026, at its Kwabenya property after a lawful church event.
According to the mission, Ms. Safo arrived at the venue and forcefully drove her vehicle into the entrance gates, striking and causing substantial damage to two metallic gates.
“At the time of the incident, numerous worshippers and invited guests were present within the premises, including individuals seated in close proximity to the entrance,” the statement said.
The mission added that the act posed a serious risk to life and property, noting that security personnel intervened to prevent further escalation.
The church said it has taken note of unverified media reports and social media claims that Ms. Safo was shot by her brother during the incident.
“We categorically reject these allegations as false and misleading. To the best of our knowledge and based on information presently available to us, no such shooting occurred,” it stated.
The Kristo Asafo Mission is calling on authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into all aspects of the incident.
It also urged the public to refrain from drawing conclusions based on unverified social media reports and to allow law enforcement to establish the facts through due process.
The mission reiterated its commitment to peace, truth, the rule of law, and the safety of all persons who attend its events.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
