Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has denied claims that Ghana has received financial or material benefits from its agreement with the United States of America to accept some West African deportees.

Addressing the issue at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, September 15, 2025, Ablakwa said the decision was not motivated by profit but by humanitarian principles.

“It is important to state that Ghana has not received any money, compensation or any material benefit in relation to this understanding. Our decision is grounded purely on humanitarian grounds and principle,” he stated.

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His comments come amid growing criticism following revelations that some Nigerian and Gambian nationals had been deported to Ghana under the arrangement.

Opposition Members of Parliament have accused the government of undermining the country’s sovereignty.

Ablakwa, however, insisted that the agreement was carefully managed and consistent with international humanitarian standards.

He further assured citizens that the government’s priority remained the safety and dignity of Ghanaians while upholding the nation’s obligations within the international community.

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