Ghana's Foreign Minister Summoned
Parliament Summons Foreign Affairs Minister Over Ghanaian Deportations from the U.S.
By Jasmine Zahabi
Lawmakers are demanding urgent intervention, leading to the summons of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
He is set to appear before Parliament on Friday, February 28, 2025, to address the issue and outline the government’s strategic response.
Mounting Pressure on the Government
The call for action was spearheaded by Assin South MP, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, who voiced grave concerns over reports of inhumane treatment of Ghanaians detained in the U.S. before their deportation.
He stressed the need for structured reintegration programs, including job placement initiatives, to assist returnees who may struggle to adapt to life in Ghana after spending years abroad.
“What is most distressing about these deportations is not just the numbers but the degrading conditions our citizens endure in U.S. detention centers.
Reports paint a grim picture of how our people are being treated,” Reverend Fordjour asserted on the floor of Parliament on February 21, 2025.
From Concern to Action: The Government’s Role
The Ghanaian government has previously assured the public of its ongoing engagement with U.S. authorities to ensure humane treatment for deportees.
However, with over 150 Ghanaians currently facing imminent deportation, lawmakers argue that diplomacy alone is insufficient.
Concrete measures must be taken to address both the immediate crisis and long-term migration challenges.
The key demands put forth by Parliament include:
Ensuring humane treatment for deportees – Lawmakers urge the government to intensify negotiations with U.S. authorities to protect Ghanaian nationals from further mistreatment in detention centers.
Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs 2021
He is set to appear before Parliament on Friday, February 28, 2025, to address the issue and outline the government’s strategic response.
Mounting Pressure on the Government
The call for action was spearheaded by Assin South MP, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, who voiced grave concerns over reports of inhumane treatment of Ghanaians detained in the U.S. before their deportation.
He stressed the need for structured reintegration programs, including job placement initiatives, to assist returnees who may struggle to adapt to life in Ghana after spending years abroad.
“What is most distressing about these deportations is not just the numbers but the degrading conditions our citizens endure in U.S. detention centers.
Reports paint a grim picture of how our people are being treated,” Reverend Fordjour asserted on the floor of Parliament on February 21, 2025.
From Concern to Action: The Government’s Role
The Ghanaian government has previously assured the public of its ongoing engagement with U.S. authorities to ensure humane treatment for deportees.
However, with over 150 Ghanaians currently facing imminent deportation, lawmakers argue that diplomacy alone is insufficient.
Concrete measures must be taken to address both the immediate crisis and long-term migration challenges.
The key demands put forth by Parliament include:
Ensuring humane treatment for deportees – Lawmakers urge the government to intensify negotiations with U.S. authorities to protect Ghanaian nationals from further mistreatment in detention centers.
Establishing reintegration programs – Many deportees have lived in the U.S. for decades.
Parliament is calling for the creation of integration centers that offer job training, psychological support, and temporary housing for returnees.
Tackling the root causes of migration – A long-term strategy is needed to curb irregular migration by improving economic opportunities and social mobility within Ghana.
Tackling the root causes of migration – A long-term strategy is needed to curb irregular migration by improving economic opportunities and social mobility within Ghana.
The Human Impact
Behind the statistics are real people whose lives are being upended.
Behind the statistics are real people whose lives are being upended.
Deportees face immense challenges upon their forced return to Ghana, with many left struggling to reintegrate into society.
A Defining Moment for Ghana’s Immigration Policy
As Parliament prepares to engage the Foreign Affairs Minister, this session could prove pivotal in shaping Ghana’s response to the ongoing deportation crisis.
Will the government take decisive action to support deportees and mitigate the social and economic fallout, or will these individuals be left to navigate an uncertain future alone?
With the nation watching closely, the coming days will reveal whether Ghana steps up to protect its citizens—or leaves them to fend for themselves.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
Read our previous coverage from February 3, 2025, to understand the full scope of this developing situation.
A Defining Moment for Ghana’s Immigration Policy
As Parliament prepares to engage the Foreign Affairs Minister, this session could prove pivotal in shaping Ghana’s response to the ongoing deportation crisis.
Will the government take decisive action to support deportees and mitigate the social and economic fallout, or will these individuals be left to navigate an uncertain future alone?
With the nation watching closely, the coming days will reveal whether Ghana steps up to protect its citizens—or leaves them to fend for themselves.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
Read our previous coverage from February 3, 2025, to understand the full scope of this developing situation.
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