Ghana Confirms 188 Citizens to Be Deported from U.S.; Government Vows Humane Reintegration

The Government of Ghana has confirmed that 188 of its nationals have been marked for deportation by the United States, as part of a renewed immigration enforcement effort under President Donald Trump’s administration.

At a press briefing in Accra on Thursday, June 26, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, revealed that U.S. authorities had officially communicated the deportation list to the Ministry. He emphasized Ghana’s full cooperation with American agencies to ensure the deportation process is handled humanely and with dignity.

“We have been formally notified of 188 Ghanaians on President Trump’s deportation list,” Mr. Ablakwa said. “Our embassies in New York and Washington are coordinating with U.S. counterparts, and travel certificates are being issued promptly.”

The Minister assured the public that the government is taking every measure to ensure deportees are welcomed respectfully and supported upon arrival. A reintegration programme, in partnership with the Ministry of the Interior and the Ghana Immigration Service, has already been activated.

“We will be at the airport to welcome our compatriots and assist them in starting afresh. Many are returning under distressing circumstances, some without possessions or money. Our support will be discreet and dignified,” he added.

This development follows a Washington Post report indicating that the Trump administration is considering expanding visa and travel restrictions to cover up to 36 countries—almost doubling the number from Trump’s first term. Although Ghana has not been named on the prospective list, the government remains cautious.

“We’ve held constructive discussions with the U.S. State Department and the White House,” Ablakwa said. “Ghana’s longstanding strategic relationship with the U.S. positions us well. We expect fair treatment, given our consistent record of cooperation.”

He further noted that 56 of the 188 individuals listed have already been repatriated, with the remainder in various stages of processing. While acknowledging the U.S.’s sovereign right to enforce immigration laws, he called for respect for the fundamental rights of the affected individuals.

In a related update, Mr. Ablakwa disclosed that Ghana had recently assisted U.S. authorities in the arrest and extradition of suspects involved in a $100 million fraud case. He highlighted this as evidence of the strong, mature ties between both nations.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining diplomatic engagement and ensuring that any actions taken by the U.S. conform to international human rights standards.