Ghana-US Extradition Live Tracker

Real-time monitoring of the extradition process for Kenneth Yaw Ofori-Atta & Ernest Darko Akore


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Extradition Progress Dashboard

Overall Progress: 30% (3/10 steps completed) Next Step: 4 of 10
30% Complete
3 Completed
0 Current
7 Pending
Step 1-3

Completed Phase

Status: All Steps Completed

Extradition packet submitted, reviewed by AG, and transmitted to Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Process Complete
Step 4

Next Step

Follow-Up & Coordination

OSP liaises with U.S. authorities; provides clarifications and supplementary documentation.

Awaiting Initiation
Step 5

Next Milestone

Review by US Department of State

Office of the Legal Advisor reviews treaty applicability and documentation.

Key Upcoming Step

Extradition Process Timeline (Grid View)

10 Total Steps
1 Submission to AG
OSP submitted the Extradition packet to Attorney General's office on Dec 9,2025.
Completed
2 AG Review & Approval
Attorney General examines request for legal soundness and treaty compliance.
Completed
3 Ministry of Foreign Affairs
AG forwarded approved packet to MFA for onward submission to US authorities through diplomatic channels.
Completed
4 Follow-Up & Coordination
OSP liaises with U.S. authorities; provides clarifications and supplementary documentation as required.
Pending
5 US State Dept Review
Office of the Legal Advisor reviews treaty applicability, documentation completeness, and diplomatic implications.
Pending
6 DOJ Review
Office of International Affairs reviews evidence for probable cause and compliance with U.S. extradition standards.
Pending
7 Judicial Phase in US
A U.S. Magistrate Judge issues arrest warrant; conducts extradition hearing; evaluates evidence.
Pending
8 Executive Decision
The U.S. Secretary of State grants or denies extradition based on judicial findings and diplomatic considerations.
Pending
9 Surrender Arrangements
Coordination of surrender location, date, and security arrangements between U.S. and Ghanaian authorities.
Pending
10 Transfer & Handover
The defendants are surrendered to the OSP at an agreed location; transported to Ghana for prosecution.
Pending

Last Official Update

Extradition packet forwarded to Ministry of Foreign Affairs for transmission to USA authorities.

LIVE
• Extradition packet transmitted to Ministry of Foreign Affairs • PENDING: Awaiting next phase with US authorities • Defendants: Kenneth Yaw Ofori-Atta & Ernest Darko Akore • Next milestone: Review by US Department of State • OSP committed to transparent process • Process: 3 of 10 steps completed •