The information gathered reveals that the US Department of Justice and the FBI have cleared the first major hurdle for former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, extradition.
According to reports, the US Embassy in Accra has revealed that the principal federal law enforcement agency has satisfied itself that Ken Ofori-Atta is not being witch-hunted.
Under the immigration law and international human rights obligations, foreign nationals in the US can seek legal protection by claiming they are being witch-hunted back home.
The US Embassy revealed that the request for the finance minister to respond in Ghana is legitimate.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has been on the heels of the former finance minister to account for his stewardship in the Nana Akufo-Addo-led administration.
It will be recalled John Mahama-led government, through the deputy Attorney General, Justice Srem-Sai, revealed the government is working with the US authorities to extradite Ken Ofori-Atta.
Ken Ofori-Atta, who is in the US seeking medical treatment, has alleged that the Office of the Special Prosecutor has been abusing his fundamental human rights.
The National Investigation Bureau (NIB) and Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) are also on the heels of Ken Ofori-Atta to interrogate over allegations of financial malfeasance and causing financial loss to the state.
