Minority Slams Government Over Deportation Agreement with US

The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has accused the government of violating Ghana’s Constitution and undermining the country’s long-standing foreign policy traditions.

At a press conference in Accra, the MPs said the government had agreed with the United States to accept third-country nationals deported from the US without seeking the mandatory parliamentary ratification required under Article 75 of the 1992 Constitution.

They described the move as a “flagrant disregard” for the Constitution and cited previous Supreme Court rulings — including the Banful v. Attorney-General decision — which held that all international agreements, regardless of form or title, must be approved by Parliament before implementation.

The Minority also warned that Ghana’s growing alignment with US immigration enforcement could harm the country’s international reputation, compromise sovereignty, and expose Ghana to security risks.

They called on the government to suspend the agreement immediately and provide clarity on its terms and safeguards.

The MPs further expressed concern over Ghana’s recent diplomatic posture on the Gaza conflict.

They cautioned that official remarks describing the situation as “genocide” and openly siding with one party in the war could undermine Ghana’s long-standing reputation for neutrality, non-alignment, and principled diplomacy.

The Caucus urged the government to maintain balanced, law-based foreign policy positions and avoid actions that could erode Ghana’s credibility as a respected, independent actor on the global stage.