Kofi Bentil, a lawyer and senior vice president at IMANI Africa, has commented on former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta obtaining a US green card. Bentil characterized the acquisition of the green card as a personal achievement for Ofori-Atta. However, he firmly stated that this legal status does not grant immunity from potential extradition requests. This clarification addresses speculation regarding whether the green card could shield Ofori-Atta from facing legal processes in Ghana, should they arise. Bentil’s assessment suggests the green card primarily concerns Ofori-Atta’s residency rights in the United States and has no bearing on international legal obligations. The statement underscores that extradition proceedings would be determined by existing treaties and legal frameworks, irrespective of his US residency status.