By Muhammad Abubakar
The government of Ghana has announced that it will accept West African nationals deported from the United States under a new repatriation arrangement.
The agreement, reached after weeks of diplomatic consultations, is expected to cover citizens from Ghana and neighbouring West African countries who have overstayed their visas or entered the US illegally. Officials say the move is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and ensuring orderly migration management.
In a statement, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasised that the government is working closely with the US to ensure the rights and dignity of returnees are respected.
“We are committed to upholding humanitarian standards while cooperating on international migration policies,” the ministry said.
The decision has drawn mixed reactions locally, with some civil society groups raising concerns about the country’s preparedness to reintegrate deportees. Others see it as an opportunity for returnees to contribute to national development.
US officials welcomed Ghana’s stance, describing it as a positive step toward addressing migration challenges in the region.