The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assured the public of its commitment to ensuring the safe return, reintegration, and reunification of Ghanaians facing deportation from the United States.
This assurance comes in the wake of intensified immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, during which U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested over 3,500 undocumented immigrants since President Donald Trump assumed office on January 20. Deportation flights have resumed, with some migrants reportedly transported via U.S. military aircraft.
Addressing a press briefing in Accra ahead of the launch of ECOWAS at 50, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, noted that while no major updates had been received from Ghana’s embassy in Washington, the government was actively working behind the scenes to support affected individuals.
“For humanitarian and human rights reasons, we have decided not to publicize details of the returnees,” he stated.
“When they arrive, our team receives them, supports their reintegration, and helps reunite them with their families. We are also collaborating with other partners discreetly to protect their dignity and avoid unnecessary media exposure.”
The Minister reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to upholding the rights and well-being of its citizens abroad, particularly in situations involving forced return.