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American citizenship does not shield Ofori-Atta from extradition to Ghana — AG
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MyJoyOnline
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has dismissed suggestions that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's United States citizenship could prevent his extradition to Ghana if required to face trial.
Addressing journalists at the Jubilee House on Thursday, July 30, during a briefing on the Constitution Review Committee Report, Dr Ayine said dual citizenship does not shield individuals from extradition proceedings.
The fact that a person is an American citizen does not immunize them from extradition," he said.
Dr Ayine further stressed that holding dual citizenship does not create a legal obstacle to extradition.
His remarks come after an immigration judge in the United States granted Mr Ofori-Atta an adjustment of status, allowing him to remain in the country.