President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed government’s commitment to protecting citizens and safeguarding national security, stressing that Ghana will not become a dumping ground for deportees.
He noted that while Ghana upholds its international obligations, agreements with foreign governments, particularly under ECOWAS protocols, must always remain mutually beneficial.
Speaking at the commissioning of the second batch of eleven (11) High Commissioners and Ambassadors on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Jubilee House, President Mahama assured that the country’s arrangement with the United States does not compromise Ghana’s sovereignty.
“I wish to assure my countrymen and women that our understanding with the U.S. does not undermine our sovereignty, security, or stability,” he stated.
The President stressed the need to protect Ghanaian citizens from external threats.
“Ghana will not, and I repeat, will not, become a dumping ground for deportees, nor will we accept individuals with criminal backgrounds.
The understanding with the United States is limited, carefully vetted, and aligned with ECOWAS protocols,” President Mahama emphasized.
In September, Ghana received fourteen (14) West African deportees from the United States following the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. They were subsequently returned to their respective home countries.
Concerns had been raised about the background of such deportees, but President Mahama moved to allay fears, stressing that Ghana’s arrangement with the U.S. was consistent with the nation’s Pan-African values.
“It reflects Ghana’s Pan-African commitment to regional cooperation while safeguarding our dignity and sovereignty.
I urge you, as envoys, to uphold this clarity whenever questions arise. Diplomacy involves more than just negotiation,” he added.
Source: myxyzonline.com/Wisdom Hedezome
