The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working hard to ensure 160 Ghanaians being deported from the United States return home safely and are properly supported upon their arrival.
According to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, comprehensive efforts are underway to ensure the dignified return of the affected individuals.
“We have decided not to publicize information about them. So, when they arrive, our team welcomes them and helps them with integration and connects them with their families,” Ablakwa stated.
“We are also working with other partners quietly because it is important that we respect the dignity of our fellow compatriots and not expose them to media coverage,” he added.
The Minister disclosed this at a media briefing on Thursday, in preparation for the launch of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) 50th Anniversary in Accra on Tuesday, April 22.
As part of the Golden Jubilee launch, Ghana will host an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers of ECOWAS on April 22 to 23.
Ablakwa reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting returnees and helping them reintegrate into society.
This development comes amid intensified immigration enforcement in the US, with more than 3,500 undocumented immigrants arrested since President Donald Trump was voted into power.
The US hosts an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants, and Ghana is among the countries affected by the deportation measures.
Ablakwa’s assurance underscores the government’s dedication to ensuring the well-being of its citizens, both at home and abroad.
Ultimately, by working discreetly with relevant stakeholders, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs aims to provide a seamless transition for the deportees, while also upholding their dignity.
