50 Ghanaians in U.S. detention set for deportation by mid-2025 – Foreign Affairs Minister
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that 50 out of 150 Ghanaians detained in the United States have received final deportation orders and are expected to return to Ghana by mid-2025.
In a briefing to Parliament on Thursday, March 13, 2025, Ablakwa confirmed that three Ghanaians have already been processed for deportation, with departures set for April 1, 2025.
“Updates from our mission in Washington indicate that 150 Ghanaians are currently detained in various U.S. centers for offenses like rape, internet fraud, and illegal entry,” he said.
Ablakwa further disclosed that while 50 of these individuals have received final deportation orders, the remaining 100 are either appealing their cases or have been dismissed.
He also highlighted that representations had been made on behalf of one Ghanaian detainee who was granted medical release due to health concerns. Three Ghanaians are scheduled to depart the U.S. on commercial flights on March 19, March 28, and April 1, 2025.
Additionally, 10 detainees have been interviewed by the Ghanaian Embassy to verify their nationality and ensure they received a fair hearing.
The government continues its engagement with U.S. authorities, advocating for the rights of the affected Ghanaians throughout the process.
