The Minority in Parliament is pressing for an immediate halt to the Ghana-US deportation pact, labeling it unconstitutional.
On Wednesday, September 24, the Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, emphasised that Parliament hasn’t ratified the agreement as mandated by law.
“We therefore reiterate our call on the Government to suspend, with immediate effect, the unconstitutional implementation of this agreement until Parliament has duly exercised its constitutional mandate to ratify same,” Mr. Jinapor said.
He also demanded transparency on the procedures and safeguards linked to the deal, as well as its wider implications for national security.
“We urge Government to provide full clarity on the processes, safeguards, and other broader implications associated with receiving these deportees, including the measures, if any, that have been taken to protect Ghana’s security interests,” he added.
The Minority cited a past controversy in 2016 when the Mahama administration faced criticism for accepting Guantánamo Bay detainees without parliamentary approval. They argue that bypassing constitutional procedures erodes parliamentary oversight and poses security risks to the country.
