ACCRA, June 27 (AGCNewsNet) – Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that 188 Ghanaian nationals have been earmarked for deportation by the United States as part of a renewed immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump’s administration.

Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed that U.S. authorities had formally notified Ghana of the pending removals and that the country’s diplomatic missions in New York and Washington were collaborating with U.S. agencies to facilitate the process.

“We have so far been formally notified of 188 Ghanaians on President Trump’s deportation list,” Ablakwa stated. “Our embassies are working closely with U.S. counterparts, and travel certificates are being issued accordingly.”

He assured that Ghana would welcome its returning citizens with dignity and had activated a reintegration program led by the Ministry of the Interior and the Ghana Immigration Service. The effort, he said, includes discreet arrivals and support systems to assist deportees, many of whom are returning with no belongings or savings.

“We will be at the airport to welcome our compatriots and ensure they are properly integrated,” he added, emphasizing that the process would respect the deportees’ privacy and emotional state.

The announcement comes amid reports that the Trump administration is considering expanding its travel and visa restrictions to 36 countries, up from the 19 previously targeted. Though Ghana is not officially listed in the potential expansion, the government is taking preemptive diplomatic steps.

“We’ve had very productive meetings with the U.S. State Department and White House officials,” said Ablakwa. “Ghana’s long-standing and strategic ties with the United States will count for something. We are confident Ghana will not be treated like countries facing serious national security red flags.”

The Minister also revealed that 56 of the 188 deportees have already returned to Ghana, while the remainder are at various stages of processing. He reaffirmed Ghana’s support for international law but urged U.S. authorities to carry out enforcement actions in a manner that respects human rights.

In a related update, Ablakwa noted that Ghana had recently collaborated with U.S. law enforcement in the arrest and extradition of suspects in a $100 million fraud case, underscoring the maturity and strength of bilateral cooperation.

The Ministry pledged continued engagement with Washington to ensure that the deportation process is humane and in line with international standards.

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