- Foreign Affairs Minister confirms 188 Ghanaians on U.S. deportation list
- Government promises dignified reception and reintegration support
- Ghana notified as part of Trump administration’s immigration crackdown
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that 188 Ghanaian nationals are included on a U.S. deportation list, following renewed immigration enforcement measures under President Donald Trump’s administration.
At a press briefing on Thursday, June 26, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stated that Ghana has received formal notification from the U.S. and is actively coordinating with American officials to ensure a humane and orderly repatriation process.
“So far, we have been officially informed of 188 Ghanaians listed for deportation under President Trump’s administration,” Mr. Ablakwa said. “Our embassies in New York and Washington, D.C. are cooperating fully with U.S. authorities, and travel certificates are being issued promptly.”
He assured the public that all returnees would be welcomed with respect and that Ghana has initiated a reintegration plan in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and the Ghana Immigration Service.
“We will be present at the airport to receive our fellow citizens and help them reintegrate. This process will be carried out with sensitivity, as many are returning in difficult conditions—some without personal belongings or financial means,” he emphasized.
This development comes in the wake of a Washington Post report indicating that the U.S. may soon implement a second wave of travel bans, potentially targeting up to 36 countries—an increase from the 19 affected during Trump’s previous term.
Although Ghana has not been named in the draft list, Mr. Ablakwa stressed that the government is being proactive. “We’ve had constructive engagements with both the U.S. State Department and White House. Ghana’s enduring and strategic relationship with the United States remains a key consideration,” he noted.
He reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to responsible international cooperation, highlighting the country’s consistent compliance with U.S. immigration protocols. “We are confident Ghana will not be treated in the same category as nations flagged for security concerns. Our record speaks for itself—we have always been a reliable and cooperative partner.”
