Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that 150 Ghanaians are currently being detained in various centres in the United States, awaiting deportation. The individuals are facing charges ranging from rape, internet fraud, to illegal entry into the US.
Hon. Ablakwa made this disclosure during a parliamentary session on Wednesday, revealing that 50 of the detainees have already received final deportation orders and are expected to be repatriated by mid-year. The remaining 100 detainees are either under appeal or their cases have been dismissed.
He further stated that three Ghanaians have been processed for deportation and are scheduled to be sent back to Ghana on commercial flights on March 19, March 28, and April 1, 2025.
The Ghanaian Embassy in Washington has interviewed 10 detainees to confirm their nationality and ensure they receive a fair hearing. These detainees are now waiting for their deportation travel documents, which will be issued once the US Department of Homeland Security arranges flight tickets.
Lawmakers have urged the government to provide support for the deportees and implement better management measures for migration.
