The government of Ghana’s deportation of three Israeli citizens on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, following a similar action taken against Ghana, has sparked widespread reactions among some Ghanaians and other African nationals.

According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana had no choice but to take reciprocal action after its citizens were unfairly targeted and humiliated.

Ghana deports three Israelis after ill-treatment and unjustified deportation of citizens

“Following the ill-treatment and unjustified deportation of three Ghanaian nationals by Israeli authorities, the Government of Ghana has been compelled to retaliate by deporting three (3) Israelis who arrived in Ghana earlier today,” portions of a statement issued by the ministry on December 10, 2025, read.

The move has drawn the attention of CNN correspondent and Kenyan national Larry Madowo, among other African nationals, some of whom have commended it.

While some have viewed the government’s action as a measure to uphold national integrity and sovereignty, others have raised questions about its legality and fairness, suggesting it could be seen as heavy-handed and potentially affect Ghana’s international image.

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Supporters argue that the action may reflect strong leadership and could serve as an example for other countries.

One user wrote, "Ghana is teaching a masterclass in African agency."

Many critics, however, have suggested that dialogue might have been a more appropriate approach and that the move could escalate tensions rather than resolve them.

Read some of the reactions below:

Ghana is teaching a masterclass in African agency https://t.co/6fZdIliWBI

— Larry Madowo (@LarryMadowo) December 10, 2025

For those who are too young to recall, this is not the first time that Ghana has reciprocated against ill treatment.

UK announced plans to divert flights from Ghana to Gatwick instead of landing at Heathrow.

Ghana responded by announcing they will divert all UK flights to… https://t.co/DLBVXqpHjH

— Francis Wanjiku (@TheNjoroge) December 10, 2025

Herrrh!!!! Hmmmmm. Honorable Minister, who called it quits first? The Israelis, I bet 🤣🤣🤣. Way to flex our muscles.💪💪💪💪💪

— Cadman Atta Mills (@CadmanAttaMills) December 10, 2025

You gotta admire the confidence and boldness of Okudzeto. Okudzeto. For the first time, we have a foreign minister< who would not kowtow to foreign powe. If all foreign ministers in all African countries had these balls, we would be better off!

— Albert Nat HYDE ™ (@1BongoIdeas) December 10, 2025

Unbelievable! Celebrating this is a huge mistake. This might make some people feel powerful in the moment, but real power comes from measured diplomacy. Retaliatory deportations risk Ghana’s international reputation. It will discourage investment and tourism and could escalate…

— A Jew from Ghana (@ajewfromghana) December 10, 2025

Ghana doesn't get enough praise for singlehandedly carrying West Africa, and if we're being honest, the entire continent's reps https://t.co/I1nWHBEvpy

— 🇵🇸🇸🇩🇨🇩جَ مَال (@Omobiliki) December 10, 2025

Way to go! You cannot trample on the dignity of Ghanaians and expect the nation to sit in silence. A clear case of reciprocity. https://t.co/VlwOGgLuHf

— Jaga. (@sbamponsah) December 10, 2025

Everything I actually want to say is UnTweetable but African countries need more local examples of what having a backbone looks like. https://t.co/XtaF3RgFoZ

— Wamathai (@Wamathai) December 10, 2025