Sekou deported from United States

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pm 9 years ago

tweaaaaa~!

tweaaaaa~!
kabokabo 9 years ago

I thought he has diplomatic passport already

I thought he has diplomatic passport already
OLD SOLDIER 9 years ago

AUTHOR:- KOFI ************ hehehehehehee ahahahahahahaaa....ndc filled our governance system with nobodies and non achievers like ablakwah okudzeto the judgement debt negotiator who asked ghana to pay 1.5 billion dollars to a ...
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AUTHOR:- KOFI ************ hehehehehehee ahahahahahahaaa....ndc filled our governance system with nobodies and non achievers like ablakwah okudzeto the judgement debt negotiator who asked ghana to pay 1.5 billion dollars to africa auto ltd whilst his people in volta region suffer very disgraceful excruciating poverty.....then felix ofosu kwakye the vuvuzel...the hannah bissiw the braggart and then pig-faced sam george....etc etc.....THESE ARE ALL SMALL KIDS WITHOUT ANY ACHIEVEMENT YET ARE IN GOVT DIRECTING GHANA AND PUSHING US INTO THE ABYSS......ADULTS AMONG THEM LIKE BETTY MOULD AND BARTON ODRO AND ALL THEIR LAWYERS ARE ALSO HIGH CLASS CRIMINALS WHO USED FAKE JDEBTS, GYEEDA, SADA SUBAH ETC TO DESTROY US ALL.....
ZoRRo 9 years ago

Sekou, is the kitchen too hot for you too ? Hmmmm, Ghana is HOT paaaaah !

Sekou, is the kitchen too hot for you too ? Hmmmm, Ghana is HOT paaaaah !
mends 9 years ago

UTHOR:- KOFI ************ hehehehehehee ahahahahahahaaa....npp filled our governance system with nobodies and non achievers like old soldier the judgement debt negotiator who asked ghana to pay 1.5 billion dollars to africa a ...
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UTHOR:- KOFI ************ hehehehehehee ahahahahahahaaa....npp filled our governance system with nobodies and non achievers like old soldier the judgement debt negotiator who asked ghana to pay 1.5 billion dollars to africa auto ltd whilst his people in volta region suffer very disgraceful excruciating poverty.....then old soldier the vuvuzel...the old soldier the braggart and then pig-faced sam george....etc etc.....THESE ARE ALL SMALL KIDS WITHOUT ANY ACHIEVEMENT YET ARE IN GOVT DIRECTING GHANA AND PUSHING US INTO THE ABYSS......ADULTS AMONG THEM LIKE OLD SOLDIER AND OLD SOLDIER AND ALL THEIR LAWYERS ARE ALSO HIGH CLASS CRIMINALS WHO USED FAKE JDEBTS, GYEEDA, SADA SUBAH ETC TO DESTROY US ALL.....
Dick 9 years ago

God doesn't sleep. experience is the best teacher, he has to be deported back to his terrorist egypt country...he is not even a ghanain before making noise....get him out of ghana quick

God doesn't sleep. experience is the best teacher, he has to be deported back to his terrorist egypt country...he is not even a ghanain before making noise....get him out of ghana quick
jerry 9 years ago

THAT IS WHY HE WAS DEPORTED FALKS

THAT IS WHY HE WAS DEPORTED FALKS
KWASI 9 years ago

America don't toloret arab decents and or muslim decents that is the truth jerry you are right here brother

America don't toloret arab decents and or muslim decents that is the truth jerry you are right here brother
MenayeAFUAForiwa 9 years ago

Yes,it is news. So many people do not know this clause in the issuing of the Green card. I hope Sekou's case would be an eye opener to many people.

Yes,it is news. So many people do not know this clause in the issuing of the Green card. I hope Sekou's case would be an eye opener to many people.
OLD SOLDIER 9 years ago

AUTHOR:-PROFESSOR-----------------
In just two years, John Dramani Mahama and the NDC have brought Ghana to its knees economically. Now, after stealing all of Ghana's money, these stupid and low life miscreants from the NDC ...
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AUTHOR:-PROFESSOR-----------------
In just two years, John Dramani Mahama and the NDC have brought Ghana to its knees economically. Now, after stealing all of Ghana's money, these stupid and low life miscreants from the NDC are plotting more of the same misery on Ghanaians in 2016? Ghanaians would be the biggest fools on this planet if they vote for NDC in 2016. And, when will the corrupt Electoral Commissioner be changed? Dr. Afari-Djan has no credibility whatsoever
mends 9 years ago

In just two years, Old Soldier and the NPP have brought Ghana to its knees economically. Now, after stealing all of Ghana's money, these stupid and low life miscreants from the NPP are plotting more of the same misery on Ghan ...
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In just two years, Old Soldier and the NPP have brought Ghana to its knees economically. Now, after stealing all of Ghana's money, these stupid and low life miscreants from the NPP are plotting more of the same misery on Ghanaians in 2016? Ghanaians would be the biggest fools on this planet if they vote for NPP in 2016. And, when will the corrupt Electoral Commissioner be changed? Old Soldier has no credibility whatsoever. Amen
Omanhene(U$A) 9 years ago

TRUE, TRUE, & TRUE that many "Green Card Holders in the United States" have no idea as to LONG ABSENCES from the U.S. So, in order not to be a traveling victim like Agya Sekou, PLEASE READ what the U.S. Department of State sa ...
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TRUE, TRUE, & TRUE that many "Green Card Holders in the United States" have no idea as to LONG ABSENCES from the U.S. So, in order not to be a traveling victim like Agya Sekou, PLEASE READ what the U.S. Department of State says about long absences from the United States. (And don’t be LAZY, read the whole damn thing—for important info on the subject).

One of the advantages of securing a US green card is that it allows you to travel more freely in and out of the US. US green card holders can more easily visit friends and family abroad and travel throughout the world when compared with US residents who are living in the US on non-immigrant visas. However, when traveling abroad as a green card holder, there are a number of important considerations to keep in mind.

For example, if you wish to travel outside the United States as a permanent resident, you will generally need to have a passport from your native country or you may need a refugee travel document in order to travel outside of the United States. The country you are traveling to may also have additional requirements for entry or exit. For example, you may also need to secure a visa for the country that you are visiting. The Department of State’s website has additional useful information about exit and entry requirements for specific countries. It is a good idea to visit this website before making your travel plans.

Once you leave the United States and wish to re-enter the US, you will need to present a valid green card as well as your passport at a port of entry. This means that before traveling, you need to make sure that your green card will still be valid when you return home. When you attempt to re-enter the United States, an authority from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office will review your documentation to determine whether you are eligible for re-entry into the United States.

One additional thing to keep in mind is that extended travel outside the United States could potentially affect your green card status. You are free to travel outside the United States as a US green card holder, and while brief and temporary travel outside the United States will not usually affect your green card status, extended stays outside of the country could potentially affect your status. When you leave the US for an extended period of time, it may appear to immigration authorities that you do not wish to make the US your permanent home. If this is the case, you will be considered to have abandoned your green card status. “In general, this is an issue if you are absent from the United States for more than 12 months.”

When traveling outside the United States as a green card holder, therefore, is a good idea not to travel for extended periods of time. It is also important to maintain United States community ties, family ties, US employment, and a US home. You must also file your US income taxes as a US resident. In general, you wish to establish that you intend to return to live permanently in the United States. Maintaining a US mailing account, keeping US bank accounts, and otherwise maintaining your ties to the United States are important in order to ensure that you are allowed re-entry into the United States.

If you are a green card holder and wish to travel outside of the United States for longer than a year, it is important to maintain documentation that shows that you intend to make the United States your permanent home. If you plan on traveling for an extended period of time outside the United States, is also good idea to apply for a re-entry permit by filing form I-131. While this form does not guarantee re-entry into the United States, it does allow you to apply for re-entry into the United States without obtaining a returning resident visa from a Consulate or US Embassy. It also helps you show authorities that you intend to live permanently in the United States.

$$You worked hard enough to get the Green Card, so you should equally work hard to know how it works or how to use it.$$
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OBAA YAA 9 years ago

You have made many good points regarding green card and it holders. However, I would like to make correction on paragraph two of your posting. “Green card holder can only travel to their home country free without acquiring ...
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You have made many good points regarding green card and it holders. However, I would like to make correction on paragraph two of your posting. “Green card holder can only travel to their home country free without acquiring visa but not throughout the world as you seem to suggest.” There are lots of countries (Europeans) who required an entry visa for green card holders even when you are just passing through…..
Omanhene(U$A) 9 years ago

Paragraph 3; 2nd and 3rd sentences state:

"The country you are traveling to may also have additional requirements for entry or exit. For example, you may need to secure a visa for the country that you are visiting to."

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Paragraph 3; 2nd and 3rd sentences state:

"The country you are traveling to may also have additional requirements for entry or exit. For example, you may need to secure a visa for the country that you are visiting to."

By these two sentences in the posted piece, you would need "Travel Visa/s" to enter OTHER countries, except your own.
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SAMANSAMAN 9 years ago

ur a good citizen to have TIME to EXPLAIN all this to fellow GHANAIANS. BLESS U.

ur a good citizen to have TIME to EXPLAIN all this to fellow GHANAIANS. BLESS U.
kwame 9 years ago

where do the Nkrumahs come form?

where do the Nkrumahs come form?
cha 9 years ago

Ghana journalism must learn to be accurate with their reporting. You can only be deported after you stayed in the country. In this case he never entered or stayed. He was refused entry. And by the way Sekou you are shame- lea ...
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Ghana journalism must learn to be accurate with their reporting. You can only be deported after you stayed in the country. In this case he never entered or stayed. He was refused entry. And by the way Sekou you are shame- learn to stay in Ghana- what do u know american residence status for
Bernard 9 years ago

Sekou, you are a very outspoken person so please tell us the truth.

I love you because you do not endorse your father's excessive tyranny and you distance yourself from the disgraceful CPP

Sekou, you are a very outspoken person so please tell us the truth.

I love you because you do not endorse your father's excessive tyranny and you distance yourself from the disgraceful CPP
Hosni 9 years ago

No wonder he was always making paapaa on radio! He always had a green card in his pocket, ready to depart the shores of ogyakrom! Hmmm. I hear most of the ndc ministers (Ablakwa, Ofosu Kwakye, Omane Boamah, Dzifa Gomashie-the ...
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No wonder he was always making paapaa on radio! He always had a green card in his pocket, ready to depart the shores of ogyakrom! Hmmm. I hear most of the ndc ministers (Ablakwa, Ofosu Kwakye, Omane Boamah, Dzifa Gomashie-the dancer-, Hannah Bissiw, Mona Quartey) have all secured their green cards and are ready to leave us at any minute. A word is enough to the wise!
Ali 9 years ago

After all the man who act like he knows all is buffoon

After all the man who act like he knows all is buffoon
Joy 9 years ago

He prefers to work in the foreign service.

He prefers to work in the foreign service.
kkp 9 years ago

And this foolish man did not know this common facts, and he wants to be president. Foool

And this foolish man did not know this common facts, and he wants to be president. Foool
Nana Effah 9 years ago

The birth right destination for him is Egypt, where his mother comes from.

The birth right destination for him is Egypt, where his mother comes from.
GoatEater 9 years ago

He was born in Ghana - son to the most celebrated Ghanaian ever. I hope u were just trying to be sarcastic with ur comment.

He was born in Ghana - son to the most celebrated Ghanaian ever. I hope u were just trying to be sarcastic with ur comment.
G. K. Berko 9 years ago

Sekou is, by birth and Egyptian lineage rules, a Ghanaian, just as his maternal siblings.

Now, we must remember that not every Ethnic group or Nationality practices inheritance via the maternal lineage as Akans do in Ghan ...
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Sekou is, by birth and Egyptian lineage rules, a Ghanaian, just as his maternal siblings.

Now, we must remember that not every Ethnic group or Nationality practices inheritance via the maternal lineage as Akans do in Ghana. Even in Ghana, herself, most Tribes inherit paternally, not maternally.

Long Live Ghana!!!
KWAME-BELGIUM 9 years ago

This is no news for us reading.

This is no news for us reading.
MenayeAFUAForiwa 9 years ago

The guy has been away from States for a long time that is the reason for his deportation. Nothing more. If he wants it to be restored he has to start it all over again.

The guy has been away from States for a long time that is the reason for his deportation. Nothing more. If he wants it to be restored he has to start it all over again.
@AFUA 9 years ago

We don't call it Deportation! He was REFUSED ENTRY, and it happens just everyday in the USA.

We don't call it Deportation! He was REFUSED ENTRY, and it happens just everyday in the USA.
Joe Turkey 9 years ago

At least he did not carry any cocaine for the NDC. That is the good news. He can always reapply if he has good reasons to.

At least he did not carry any cocaine for the NDC. That is the good news. He can always reapply if he has good reasons to.
ANABA 9 years ago

WHAT WAS HE THINKING?WHAT A WASTE!

WHAT WAS HE THINKING?WHAT A WASTE!
Lucy 9 years ago

He claims he's a communist/socialist/nkrumahist. Why doesn't he head for Cuba or North Korea? What's he looking for in America?

He claims he's a communist/socialist/nkrumahist. Why doesn't he head for Cuba or North Korea? What's he looking for in America?
BE BOLD 9 years ago

When did he say he is a communist?

When did he say he is a communist?
Nii Lante 9 years ago

I am surprised he has green card. If he is a true Nkrumahist, he should be a Russian green card holder. Russia will never give such a card to a Black man. These so called Nkrumahists are hypocrites.

I am surprised he has green card. If he is a true Nkrumahist, he should be a Russian green card holder. Russia will never give such a card to a Black man. These so called Nkrumahists are hypocrites.
G. K. Berko 9 years ago

Who says Nkrumah was a Communist? There is a difference between Socialist and Communist. And Sweden in the West has been a Socialist State for a long while and the Citizens do not have to be aligned with Russia or China.

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Who says Nkrumah was a Communist? There is a difference between Socialist and Communist. And Sweden in the West has been a Socialist State for a long while and the Citizens do not have to be aligned with Russia or China.

Anyway, if one shouldn't be given a resident or work permit in another Country that practices a different Political ideology from one's preferred ideology, then there would be no Americans in China, right now. If China were to drive all American entities back home because America practices Capitalism and China is stuck with Communism, America's Economic system would collapse in a few weeks if not days.

But we must, also, significantly, remember that Nkrumah, like many of his peers around the World from numerous developing Countries, leaned towards the East in frustrated reaction to the Western subjugation their people suffered.

I bet my bottom dollar that had the Russians been our Colonial Masters, the Nkrumahs of our part of the World would have embraced the West with even greater zeal.

It is the Western tendency of brazenly dehumanizing the Citizens of the Colonies it occupied that engendered an angst against it from most of the Native leaders. Those leaders thought at the time that they needed some counterforce to the West to seek refuge in. It just happened that the Soviets were not formidable enough to provide the Economic, Social and Military security those Native leaders sought for, as time soon revealed.

So, hey, let's all say, now, we have no serious patriots who yearns to be a Communist. And, let's face it. If China and Russia today are all frantically repositioning themselves to practice some brand of Capitalism, why would anyone in his or her right mind want to remain in the crumbling ideology of Communism?

If we can't beat the West, we must as well join them. It is just unfortunate that the UP/NLM part of our Political System that also conveniently relied on the West to hedge its opposition to Nkrumah, who the West had marked down as a pariah, still claims a certain inalienable first right to the West's love. It is that presumption of the Danquah/Busia/Dombo groups that they own that special right to claim the West's best friends, that often gets some of their sympathizers to brand any Party that emerges from the CPP as a communist Party. This attitude of some NPP members is like a toddler enviously protecting his or her presumed special bond with the parent from any other child perceived to be encroaching upon the former's presumed exclusive emotional domain around the parent. I would concede, though, that the US and UK Authorities in particular often subtly show their bias for the NPPs. This may be the reason why Nana Akufo-Addo has been organizing trips to these Countries ever so often to meet with their representatives, even before he won the Primaries, as if to remind the West that they should reserve for him their better support because he has long been on their camp.

No Party in Ghana is a Communist Party. It would be totally absurd for anyone to brand even the CPP as a Communist Party. Even with any lingering nostalgia for the Old CPP, the farthest its own die-hard Nkrumahists could go to characterize and distinguish the current CPP from the UP/NLM incarnations, like the NPP, is call themselves Social Democrats.

And as I mentioned earlier, some of the Western Nation's are strongly dominated by Social Democrats who embrace Capitalism. And need I say the CPPs of today love Capitalism? That would be an understatement. Let Nduom or Dr. Akosah deny that.

Long Live Ghana!!!
JK 9 years ago

Granted, the law is the law, and in US, they can let it run its course. Still, it would have been nice if he had been granted entry as a visitor.

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Granted, the law is the law, and in US, they can let it run its course. Still, it would have been nice if he had been granted entry as a visitor.

I am surprised a man of Sekou's intellect did not enquire into this before making an attempt to board the plane.
CORNEY 9 years ago

What are you talking about,do you think America is Ghana where they bend the law to suit certain people,the guy had not been using the Green Card for what it was intended for and you are saying they should have granted him en ...
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What are you talking about,do you think America is Ghana where they bend the law to suit certain people,the guy had not been using the Green Card for what it was intended for and you are saying they should have granted him entry as a visitor,do you know that each visa has a name,why they have to grant him entry when he was not entering with that visa?
Koforidua Boy 9 years ago

You have hit the nail on the head! One cannot appear at a US port of entry, and be let in, if one did not apply for a particular kind of visa. The fact is Sekou's green card had been revoked (for whatever reason) - as a resul ...
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You have hit the nail on the head! One cannot appear at a US port of entry, and be let in, if one did not apply for a particular kind of visa. The fact is Sekou's green card had been revoked (for whatever reason) - as a result, his arrival on US soil was illegal, and the law called for him to be returned to Ghana (he was not deported - he was simply refused entry)
Bribehene weeaddo 9 years ago

Is it not the so called America that a black teenage was killed by a white police and jury even did not allow the police to go for trail. What laws? Wait till they marooned you like fish slave boy praising uncle Sam for throw ...
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Is it not the so called America that a black teenage was killed by a white police and jury even did not allow the police to go for trail. What laws? Wait till they marooned you like fish slave boy praising uncle Sam for throwing you crumps. America laws work my foot
Bribehene weeaddo 9 years ago

What law in America. Yo live in a nation that has a living of lterally murdering the owners of the land they live on or Is it not the so called America that a black teenage was killed by a white police and jury even did not a ...
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What law in America. Yo live in a nation that has a living of lterally murdering the owners of the land they live on or Is it not the so called America that a black teenage was killed by a white police and jury even did not allow the police to go for trail. What laws? Wait till they marooned you like fish slave boy praising uncle Sam for throwing you crumps. America laws work my foot
sence 9 years ago

And so what? This is Sekous personal problem which he can sort out. Daily guide are you so desperate.?Is this new and exceptional?

And so what? This is Sekous personal problem which he can sort out. Daily guide are you so desperate.?Is this new and exceptional?
Sam 9 years ago

This is news because Sekou has injected himself into public discourse and a known politician. As a public figure (he once held a ministerial position, I guess) any case involving you is public. I'm sorry for him but it's good ...
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This is news because Sekou has injected himself into public discourse and a known politician. As a public figure (he once held a ministerial position, I guess) any case involving you is public. I'm sorry for him but it's good for Ghanaians and even Green card holders to know. The story is also written in an educative manner.
ABU 9 years ago

Rejoicing over peoples predicaments,the Phdians, typical Ghanaian attitude

Rejoicing over peoples predicaments,the Phdians, typical Ghanaian attitude
DOGON YARO 9 years ago

ILLITRATE like you can you read the article

ILLITRATE like you can you read the article
ABU 9 years ago

A pull him down mentality and attitude

A pull him down mentality and attitude
Pusiga Naaba 9 years ago

Sekou. if this story is true then I can fanthom how dumb you are. You see the difference between Ghana and the US. In Ghana you almost always get away with murder, see how Rawlings got away with mass mueders. In the US the la ...
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Sekou. if this story is true then I can fanthom how dumb you are. You see the difference between Ghana and the US. In Ghana you almost always get away with murder, see how Rawlings got away with mass mueders. In the US the laws work some of the time. You got involved in NDC dirty politics of "create,loot and share", took a political appointment and you think the world is not watching. The Americans are watching everything closely and anyone involved with NDC banditry will not be allowed to enter. They will find any reason possible to deny you entry. Anita Desoso, now you. Who is next. NDC criminal don't think about coming to America. You will be booted out.
fuck u be my name....fuck u ghanaweb 9 years ago

u are a big fool.u very stupid. God punish ur mouth and may u die young stupid animal like u.JJ is the best thing to have ever happened to Ghana that is why ur stupid ground father and mothers called him junior Jesus.

u are a big fool.u very stupid. God punish ur mouth and may u die young stupid animal like u.JJ is the best thing to have ever happened to Ghana that is why ur stupid ground father and mothers called him junior Jesus.
K. T 9 years ago

Stupid minded boy! What has this gotten to do with NDC? Americans are not fools like most people in Ghana whereby, someone has an issue instead of dealing with it, they tag it into political party. And by the way, Sekou is no ...
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Stupid minded boy! What has this gotten to do with NDC? Americans are not fools like most people in Ghana whereby, someone has an issue instead of dealing with it, they tag it into political party. And by the way, Sekou is not an NDC but a political prostitute who jumps from one party to other.
jujuman 9 years ago

Mmmm...ignorant pusiga naaba..Rawlings came when mother Ghana was going through her darkest nights in modern history.Simply put,you are technically wrong.Analysing and observing things critically,most people who lost their l ...
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Mmmm...ignorant pusiga naaba..Rawlings came when mother Ghana was going through her darkest nights in modern history.Simply put,you are technically wrong.Analysing and observing things critically,most people who lost their lives during the revolution,especially those holding political offices are all "mother fuckers"whose black "asses" needed to be kicked out before Ghana can be back to root.America is sometimes the most useless and horrible place on earth to live,where whites still kill blacks and go unpunished. Building more prisons instead of schools,where fundamental human rights does not exist.America is rich.Yes! but Ghana is better than America when it comes to freedom. In fact,Ghana is naturally richer than America.Our leaders need "Bullets"... infact,our politicians behave as though they were mentally retarded.They go to parliament to insult one another instead of planning how to fix the country.High unemployment,roads and hospitals are in terrible condition,etc.etc.
Samuel Asare-Nkansah(USA) 9 years ago

Is this a crime? Certainly not. A lot of people do that. All he has to do is to re-submit reason for that lengthy absence.

Is this a crime? Certainly not. A lot of people do that. All he has to do is to re-submit reason for that lengthy absence.
Dr. SAS, Attorney at Law 9 years ago

Sekou's case smacks of more facts than meets the eye. Even if we accept all the narrated facts as true, he could not just be deported on account of them. He has a prima facie, albeit defective status, which could easily be re ...
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Sekou's case smacks of more facts than meets the eye. Even if we accept all the narrated facts as true, he could not just be deported on account of them. He has a prima facie, albeit defective status, which could easily be regularized under the immigration laws of the US.
There is no sense to be made of his deportation absent any further information. I speak as an expert in US immigration law.
FOYOOSIS 9 years ago

Where are those who think they know what the US immigration law says simply because they live/reside in the US unlike Sekou?

Because of jealousy, some of you have started lambasting Sekou; yes jealousy because he is able t ...
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Where are those who think they know what the US immigration law says simply because they live/reside in the US unlike Sekou?

Because of jealousy, some of you have started lambasting Sekou; yes jealousy because he is able to do what most you guys had wished for yourselves but never dared to; attaining a green card and choosing to live in Ghana, instead of US. You've got to have guts to do what Sekou did.

Now, i dare you all critics to come out to challenge what the immigration law expert had said on this.

Do you have the balls to do so?
Koforidua Boy 9 years ago

Yes, I have the balls to do so.
If one holds a US green card, one has to be physically resident in the US for a total of 183 + 1 days a year. If you are out of the US for 183 + 2 days in any given year, you are deemed to hav ...
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Yes, I have the balls to do so.
If one holds a US green card, one has to be physically resident in the US for a total of 183 + 1 days a year. If you are out of the US for 183 + 2 days in any given year, you are deemed to have abandoned your permanent residency, and you lose permanent residency status. The fact that you are still physically in possession of the card does not entitle you to entry, much more residency in the US. That is the law. In America, laws are upheld.
Dr. SAS, Attorney at Law 9 years ago

You are reading the law as a typical layman.....
The real issue at stake is what happens to a person in Sekou's situation who has an expired green card but nevertheless seeks admittance. In this instance, the person has to b ...
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You are reading the law as a typical layman.....
The real issue at stake is what happens to a person in Sekou's situation who has an expired green card but nevertheless seeks admittance. In this instance, the person has to be put in a deportation proceeding (which could take years) to determine his admissibility or otherwise. A person holding an expired green card has several advantages and options to have his card reinstated...
As I stated earlier, unless there are supervening circumstances, a person in Sekou's situation is hardly deported at all. Later developments will clarify the real reasons why he was deported.
MAKAMAKAM 9 years ago

THE Guys were just doing their work as written on their job description.......when will Ghana immigration learn to do same -DEPORT ALL CHINESE FROM GHANANA

THE Guys were just doing their work as written on their job description.......when will Ghana immigration learn to do same -DEPORT ALL CHINESE FROM GHANANA
Dr Jay 9 years ago

I am confused about the words used here. Was he Refused entry or deported?
Are these two words interchangeable?
Does deportation have a more negative connotation as oppose to refused entry? More facts on this case remain to ...
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I am confused about the words used here. Was he Refused entry or deported?
Are these two words interchangeable?
Does deportation have a more negative connotation as oppose to refused entry? More facts on this case remain to be known.come again
Dr. SAS, Attorney at Law 9 years ago

I don't see the relevance of this question to the issue at hand. The man is home in Ghana, and whether he was deported or denied entry should not bring about any semantic war....But "deportation" and "denial of entry" are ce ...
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I don't see the relevance of this question to the issue at hand. The man is home in Ghana, and whether he was deported or denied entry should not bring about any semantic war....But "deportation" and "denial of entry" are certainly legal terms of art connoting different circumstances. "Deportation" is a very long legal process in the ambit of US immigration law...and as I stated earlier, it could take years to accomplish. So obviously, if Seikou was indeed immediately returned, he might have been denied entry. But there is no basis for this denial of entry if as alleged, the matter is with his green card.
There are many reasons for a person to be denied entry into the U.S. The most obvious reasons for denied entry include if a person has previously worked illegally in the U.S., is suspected of being an intended immigrant (i.e. planning on staying in the U.S. past the terms of their admission), or of having ties to terrorist or criminal organizations. But there are many more reasons for persons to be excluded from the U.S. Among them are having been found guilty of crimes of moral turpitude (child molestation, rape, fraud, theft, etc.), having been found guilty of a criminal offense (for instance murder or grand theft), having overstayed a previous visit to the U.S., or if the visitor is suspected of having an infectious disease.
Sekou does not fall into any of these categories; and so we must wait for more information on his return before making any determination if justice was done to him.
G. K. Berko 9 years ago

I did suspect that Sekou's case could have more to it than was presented to us in the Article.

It is most likely to have been politically driven but you would not have the US Authorities to ever admit to it, unless whatev ...
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I did suspect that Sekou's case could have more to it than was presented to us in the Article.

It is most likely to have been politically driven but you would not have the US Authorities to ever admit to it, unless whatever Sekou had been faulted for was some blatant, public scolding of the USA, or something he did in the full glare of the Public and betraying some principle of Human Rights.

I hope this is not indicative of the revival of the coercion of Western Administrations by our local Politicians who want to harass their Opponents by proxy.

Long Live Ghana!!!
Sekou 9 years ago

I did not accept the conditions of entry, and opted for voluntary departure! I was never deported from the US

I did not accept the conditions of entry, and opted for voluntary departure! I was never deported from the US
Erik 9 years ago

Sekou is one of the very few Ghanaian who is bold and not cheap at all. We can say anything about him but he is a faithful Ghanaian we do not know yet. I like what you said.

Sekou is one of the very few Ghanaian who is bold and not cheap at all. We can say anything about him but he is a faithful Ghanaian we do not know yet. I like what you said.
sulamana 9 years ago

Sekou has been a faithful servant of Ghana. He has expressed his opinion on burning issues and has placed his political stamp on the nation.People like him should be made our ambassador or High Commissioner to important natio ...
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Sekou has been a faithful servant of Ghana. He has expressed his opinion on burning issues and has placed his political stamp on the nation.People like him should be made our ambassador or High Commissioner to important nations not poorly educated party goons. The NDC has good people but is not using them!!!
VVIP JDM SNIFFER COCAINE 9 years ago

IF YOU DO GOOD YOU DO FOR YOUR SELF,IF YOU DO BAD YOU DO FOR YOUR SELF,HAHAHAHA GOD IS GOOD OOOOOO HMMMMMMMM

IF YOU DO GOOD YOU DO FOR YOUR SELF,IF YOU DO BAD YOU DO FOR YOUR SELF,HAHAHAHA GOD IS GOOD OOOOOO HMMMMMMMM
MAKAMAKAM 9 years ago

can our foolish dumb ass immigration officials learn from this.....THE US GUYS WERE JUST DOING WHAT THEIR WORK TOLD THEM TO DO.....

So when are the Ghanain immigration gonna send ALL THE ILLEGAL NIGERIANS AND CHINSES BACK ...
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can our foolish dumb ass immigration officials learn from this.....THE US GUYS WERE JUST DOING WHAT THEIR WORK TOLD THEM TO DO.....

So when are the Ghanain immigration gonna send ALL THE ILLEGAL NIGERIANS AND CHINSES BACK TO WHERE THEY CAME FROM
Okesse 9 years ago

Welcome back home Sekou. Home sweet home!!! One day yu will be Ghana's ambassador to the Us. And lets see whether they can deport yu

Welcome back home Sekou. Home sweet home!!! One day yu will be Ghana's ambassador to the Us. And lets see whether they can deport yu
Tanah 9 years ago

Yes it is news because several green card holders do not know that they can not be out for not more than 6 months.It is not 1 year but rather 6 months.Folks have to know that employment authorization is from the Labour depart ...
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Yes it is news because several green card holders do not know that they can not be out for not more than 6 months.It is not 1 year but rather 6 months.Folks have to know that employment authorization is from the Labour department,green card is from immigration and citizen is from department of Justice.
ONYAME NIPA (Man Of God)USA 9 years ago

YOUR MOM IS EGYPTIAN

YOUR MOM IS EGYPTIAN
Nay. Ametefeh 9 years ago

What happened to this noisy Egyptian? Did he miss his plane going to Alexandria?

What happened to this noisy Egyptian? Did he miss his plane going to Alexandria?
BEN 9 years ago

LIKE FATHER LIKE SON,HIS FATHER WAS WASTE OF TIME PRESIDENT

LIKE FATHER LIKE SON,HIS FATHER WAS WASTE OF TIME PRESIDENT
ALIMI YAO 9 years ago

You can count on one finger national infrastructure that wasn't built by Nkrumah and his CPP government.

Ben, are you plain stupid or embarrassingly ignorant? Either way, you need help.

You can count on one finger national infrastructure that wasn't built by Nkrumah and his CPP government.

Ben, are you plain stupid or embarrassingly ignorant? Either way, you need help.
Fi 9 years ago

Know your facts Ben.

Know your facts Ben.
gloria usa 9 years ago

wellcome sekou we still love you fuck
usa

wellcome sekou we still love you fuck
usa
SHAKARA 9 years ago

THIS GUY ALLOWED THE GREEN CARD TO EXPIRE. HE COULD HAVE RENEWED IT.

THIS GUY ALLOWED THE GREEN CARD TO EXPIRE. HE COULD HAVE RENEWED IT.
I GOT GAME!! Usa 9 years ago

YOU CAN NOT BE ABSENT FORM THE USA FOR LONGER THAN 6 MONTHS AND CONSIDER YOUR STATUS "PERMANENT". HE NEEDED TO HAVE VERIFIED HIS STATUS AT THE US EMBASSY IN GHANA BEFORE ENPLANING TO THE US. OR GOTTEN A NEW VISITORS VISA T ...
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YOU CAN NOT BE ABSENT FORM THE USA FOR LONGER THAN 6 MONTHS AND CONSIDER YOUR STATUS "PERMANENT". HE NEEDED TO HAVE VERIFIED HIS STATUS AT THE US EMBASSY IN GHANA BEFORE ENPLANING TO THE US. OR GOTTEN A NEW VISITORS VISA THERE!! I CAN'T BELIEVE HE DIDN'T MAKE ANY ENQUIRES AT THE US EMBASSY ALL THESE YEARS BEFORE TRAVELLING TO THE US!! PLUS IT'S ALL THERE IN THE INTERNET AND HE COULD HAVE LOOKED IT UP HIMSELF!!!
Akans Prophecies 9 years ago

I don't know how true this story can be but just don't let us make the USA the heaven on earth! Nonsense ! what is the signifigance of this story? A simpleman is not allowed to enter into his former country of residence and ...
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I don't know how true this story can be but just don't let us make the USA the heaven on earth! Nonsense ! what is the signifigance of this story? A simpleman is not allowed to enter into his former country of residence and suddenly a whole fuss about it. Ghana is the best place to live without NDC ! In the 60s- 70s it was the paradise for Afro Americans and Africans for their holidays or to seek for political wisdom. Ghana became obsolete when his outcast reigned for 2 decades in the land of African's hopes and aspirations , with guns in Alcapone's style to deprive our beloved country , the Akwaaba status. Then we lost evry privilege as the limelight of progressive Africa. Today our importance is zero and that makes it possible for the United States to humiliate Dr Nkrumah's son for what regulations that could have easily been arranged at the premises of the JFK's airport ! I cannot blame anyone but this outcast JJ rawlings ! Ironically, Sekou have had admiration for this Traitor and was a stauched member of his NDC!
ugly akufo addo 9 years ago

anybody that follow akufo addo suffered at long last

anybody that follow akufo addo suffered at long last
Osei Asibey-Atlanta 9 years ago

This is not deportation. Its a simple entry refusal. Its no news!

This is not deportation. Its a simple entry refusal. Its no news!
DE-GREAT Tetteh. 9 years ago

It's a shame, All he should have done is to have something showing the reason why he was away for a long time. Maybe is health, family issues or something that makes sense. US is not like GHANA. Nobody is above the law in Ame ...
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It's a shame, All he should have done is to have something showing the reason why he was away for a long time. Maybe is health, family issues or something that makes sense. US is not like GHANA. Nobody is above the law in America.
apuuu 9 years ago

Immigration in Ghana should have known Sekou has expiring green card he can't travel but they let him board the plane any way what is wrong with this country

Immigration in Ghana should have known Sekou has expiring green card he can't travel but they let him board the plane any way what is wrong with this country
Global-minded SoulBrother 9 years ago

As a US-born, I stayed in GH for 11 months. Once back at the US airport, the immigration folks asks me why I stayed in Ghana for so long?
I told them polygamy is illegal in the US.
They asks me was paperwork involved in th ...
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As a US-born, I stayed in GH for 11 months. Once back at the US airport, the immigration folks asks me why I stayed in Ghana for so long?
I told them polygamy is illegal in the US.
They asks me was paperwork involved in the marriages? I told them I was too smart for that one!
They sent me on my way...to my home US city. No problem.
SAMANSAMAN 9 years ago

At least he can RE- APPLY, BUT NOT ANITA De SOSO,She should forget ALL HER STOLEN MONEY THERE.

At least he can RE- APPLY, BUT NOT ANITA De SOSO,She should forget ALL HER STOLEN MONEY THERE.
ofa k 9 years ago

this is simple stuffs he must know

this is simple stuffs he must know

Sekou deported from United States

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