Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has asserted that Ghana’s decision to accept West African Deportees from the United States of America poses no threats to the country and its citizenry.
According to him, Ghana must first conduct an independent security background checks on such persons before any decision is arrived that.
Adding that Ghana will not risk any such decision at the detriment of its citizens.
“Let me emphasize that under this understanding with the United States, Ghana must first independently vet the background of those the US intends to deport to first satisfy ourselves that they do not pose any threat to the security of our country and that they cannot harm our citizens” he emphasized
He made the remarks when he took his turn at the Government accountability Series on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa indicated that government took the decision on the long-standing principles of humanitarian stance and Ghana’s longstanding Pan-African ideals.
“Ghana took the principled and humanitarian decision to accept the limited number of West African nationals deported from the United States under exceptional circumstances in line with Ghana’s longstanding Pan-African ideals and unwavering commitment to regional solidarity” he said.
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a hardline approach toward immigration, aiming to deport millions of immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally and seeking to ramp up removals to third countries.
Mr. Ablakwa further indicated that “many of these individuals were being held in detention which was both psychologically and physically distressing. They were also faced with the risk of being deported to countries that are not safe and do not have the stability and human rights credentials Ghana is famed for.
As a nation that upholds the dignity and rights of all people, particularly those of African descent, Ghana’s action was guided solely by our moral responsibility, our legal obligations under the 1992 Constitution and ECOWAS protocols, our distinguished Pan-African track record and historic and legendary leadership in championing the rights of all Africans’’
He maintained that his outfit has received a number of Memoranda of Understanding adding that parliamentary ratification will be sought in due course.
“May I assure the nation that if this initial understanding is elevated into a fullblown agreement, we shall be more than happy to seek parliamentary ratification under Article 75 of the 1992 Constitution” he maintained.
