Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has clarified details surrounding the recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Ghana and the United States on deportations, stressing that the agreement is firmly rooted in Ghana’s constitutional, regional, and moral obligations.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, the Minister explained that the arrangement does not currently require parliamentary ratification, as it remains at a preliminary stage of cooperation.
“As a nation that upholds the dignity and rights of all people, particularly those of African descent, Ghana’s actions were guided solely by moral responsibility, our legal obligations under the 1992 Constitution and ECOWAS protocols, and our Pan-African values,” he stated.
Mr. Ablakwa further emphasized that Ghana will not compromise its security or sovereignty under the terms of the agreement.
“Under this understanding with the US, Ghana must first independently vet the background of those the US intends to deport to satisfy ourselves that they do not pose any threats to the security of our country,” he clarified.
The Minister’s remarks come amid public discussions on whether such agreements require deeper legislative scrutiny and how they align with Ghana’s broader foreign policy and human rights commitments.
