Accra: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is making arrangements to facilitate the safe return, reintegration, and reunification of 160 Ghanaians who are facing deportation from the United States of America. Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, emphasized that comprehensive measures are in place to ensure their dignified return.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ablakwa stated, "We have decided not to publicise information about them. So, when they arrive, our team welcomes them and helps them with integration and connects them with their families." He highlighted the importance of respecting the dignity of the individuals by avoiding media exposure.
Mr. Ablakwa made these remarks during a media briefing ahead of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) 50th Anniversary launch in Accra. The occasion will also host an Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers of ECOWAS on April 22-23.
The Ministry remains committed to supporting returnees, ensuring their smooth reintegration into society. This initiative is particularly significant amid heightened immigration enforcement in the US, where more than 3,500 undocumented immigrants have been arrested since President Donald Trump took office. Ghana is among the nations affected by these deportation measures.
Efforts by the Ministry focus on maintaining the dignity and well-being of returnees, ensuring a seamless transition back to their home country. ECOWAS, a regional economic community, aims to promote economic integration and cooperation among its 15 member states in West Africa, addressing issues such as economic development, trade liberalization, infrastructure development, and peace and security. Its goals include creating a single market, improving living standards, and fostering regional cooperation.
