Gov’t Assures Support for Ghanaians Facing Deportation from the U.S. – Ablakwa

Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, speaking during a press engagement ahead of the ECOWAS@50 celebrations in Accra, assured the public that discreet but comprehensive reintegration efforts are underway to support affected individuals.

“We are dealing with this issue with the utmost sensitivity,” he explained. “Our priority is ensuring that these citizens are welcomed back home with respect, assisted in reuniting with their families, and supported in reintegrating into Ghanaian society.”

Deportation Surge and Humanitarian Focus

Following stricter immigration enforcement under the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump, thousands of undocumented immigrants have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Deportation flights, some reportedly utilizing U.S. military aircraft, have resumed across multiple states.

Among the affected are approximately 160 Ghanaians, whose return to Ghana is considered imminent. While details surrounding individual cases remain classified for privacy reasons, the Foreign Ministry is coordinating with Ghana’s Embassy in Washington and relevant partners to manage the repatriation process.

“We do not believe in turning this into a public spectacle,” Ablakwa emphasized. “The dignity of our compatriots matters. These are human lives, not headlines.”

Reintegration in Focus

Ablakwa explained that upon arrival, deportees are received by a dedicated team tasked with facilitating psychosocial support, family reconnection, and economic reintegration. The government, in collaboration with other agencies and civil society organizations, is working behind the scenes to ensure returnees can rebuild their lives with stability and dignity.

“We are partnering with organizations both locally and internationally to make sure that their transition is smooth, humane, and free from stigma,” he said.

A Broader Migration Issue

With over 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States according to the Pew Research Center, the Ghanaian nationals represent just a fraction of a much larger migration challenge. However, Ghana’s response, Ablakwa noted, is anchored in human rights and national solidarity.

As deportation flights continue, the Ministry’s discreet but focused approach has earned public respect for balancing state responsibility with humanitarian care.

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