Ghana won’t become a dumping ground for deportees with criminal backgrounds – Mahama assures

President John Mahama has assured Ghanaians that the country will not be turned into a dumping ground for deportees or individuals with criminal backgrounds under any diplomatic arrangement with the United States.

Speaking at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, October 1, during the commissioning of newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners, the President stressed that Ghana’s sovereignty and security remain non-negotiable.

“I wish to assure my countrymen and women that our understanding with the U.S. does not undermine our sovereignty, security, or stability.

“Ghana will not, and I repeat, will not become a dumping ground for deportees, nor will we accept individuals with criminal backgrounds,” President Mahama declared.

His remarks follow suggestions that the recent U.S. decision to lift visa restrictions was linked to Ghana’s willingness to accept deported West Africans.

He explained that the agreement with the US is “limited, carefully vetted, and aligned with our ECOWAS protocols,” describing it as a reflection of Ghana’s Pan-African commitment to regional cooperation without compromising dignity or sovereignty.

The President further charged the country’s foreign missions to abandon a passive posture and adopt a more assertive approach.

“Our foreign missions can no longer be passive observers. They must be active participants seeking opportunities, negotiating fair deals, and ensuring that Ghana’s interests are never compromised,” he said.

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