During his vetting before the Appointments Committee of Parliament in January 2025, he explained that just 156 Ghanaians were in danger of being deported from the United States, despite previous reports indicating a mass deportation of 6,200 people.
Minister Ablakwa provided Parliament with more updates on March 13, 2025, indicating that 50 of the 150 Ghanaians presently incarcerated in the United States had final deportation orders and were anticipated to return to Ghana by the middle of the year. He mentioned that these people had been arrested for crimes like illegal entrance, online fraud, and rape.Parliament called on Minister Ablakwa in February 2025 to address concerns over the deportation of Ghanaians from the United States, highlighting the necessity of government assistance for the deportees and the execution of policies to efficiently manage migration.
To guarantee that the rights of its residents are upheld during the deportation procedure, the Ghanaian government is keeping a close eye on the issue.
Please be aware that particular information about the crimes committed by those who are presently awaiting deportation has not been made public.
