50 Ghanaians to be deported from US by mid-year – Ablakwa

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has revealed that 50 out of 150 detained Ghanaians in the United States have received final deportation orders and are set to return by mid-2025.

Briefing Parliament on March 13, 2025, he stated that three individuals have already been processed for deportation, scheduled between March 19 and April 1.

The detainees face deportation for offenses including rape, internet fraud, and illegal entry.

While 100 cases remain under appeal or dismissed, Ghana’s embassy has intervened for one detainee on health grounds, securing his release for medical care.

Additionally, 10 Ghanaians have undergone interviews to verify their nationality and ensure fair legal proceedings before removal.