The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the country will receive an additional 40 West African deportees from the United States in the coming days.
This decision comes after the Minority in Parliament raised concerns over the government’s agreement to accept 14 deportees earlier this month, citing lack of parliamentary approval.
Mr. Ablakwa clarified that Ghana’s decision to host the deportees is rooted in humanitarian principles and Pan-African solidarity, aiming to provide temporary refuge and prevent further human suffering. The government has emphasized that the arrangement is guided by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the US.
Ghana will vet the deportees before their arrival, ensuring a thorough assessment of their backgrounds.
Mr. Ablakwa stressed that the decision to accept the deportees was not influenced by financial gain, but rather a commitment to providing refuge and hope to fellow Africans in distress.
The Minister said Ghana’s historical role as a safe haven for Africans, positioning the country as a beacon of hope and solidarity for the continent.
