Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has been summoned to appear before Parliament on Friday, February 28, 2025, to address growing concerns over the deportation of Ghanaians from the United States of America.

The summons follows an appeal from Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, who raised concerns about reports of mistreatment faced by Ghanaians in US detention centres.

"What is most distressing about these deportations is not only the scale but the inhumane treatment our citizens endure at US detention centres before their forced removal," Fordjour said during a parliamentary session on Friday, February 21.

He also called for the government to establish "structured reintegration programmes, including job placement initiatives," highlighting that many deportees have spent most of their lives in the US and may face difficulties reintegrating into Ghanaian society.

Prior to the summon, Mr Ablakwa has pledged to establish a Consular Fund to support Ghanaians abroad, particularly those at risk of deportation.

"Ghana’s foreign missions currently lack a designated budget for interventions of this nature, making it urgent to establish a dedicated fund for consular services," Ablakwa stated.

The issue has become more pressing amid intensified immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s administration. Recent reports indicate that nearly 1,200 individuals were detained in a single day, with almost half having no criminal records. There are also plans by the Trump administration to set up a large detention facility at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to house deported migrants.

Parliament is urging the government to provide immediate support for deportees and implement long-term measures to effectively manage migration challenges.