Ghana Hasn’t Received Any Money from U.S. Deportee Deal

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has dismissed claims that Ghana has gained financially or materially from its arrangement with the United States to receive some West African deportees.

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House on Monday, September 15, Mr. Ablakwa stressed that the agreement was not motivated by profit.

“It is important to state that Ghana has not received any money, compensation, or any material benefit in relation to this understanding. Our decision is grounded purely on humanitarian grounds and principle,” he clarified.

His remarks follow mounting public criticism after reports that some Nigerian and Gambian nationals had been deported to Ghana under a U.S. deal, with opposition MPs accusing the government of undermining the country’s sovereignty.

Mr. Ablakwa maintained that the arrangement was being carefully managed in line with international humanitarian standards. He further assured that the government’s priority remained the safety and dignity of Ghanaians while fulfilling the nation’s obligations to the international community.

He, however, insisted that Ghana’s sovereignty and security would not be compromised under any such agreement.

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