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Why Are US Deportees Suing Ghana Over Illegal Detention?

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
September 18, 2025
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Why Are US Deportees Suing Ghana Over Illegal Detention?
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A lawsuit has been filed by eleven deportees held in a Ghanaian military camp. Ghana’s decision to accept these detainees, shackled and flown in on a military cargo plane, represents a profound failure of pan-African solidarity and the rule of law. This incident sets a dangerous precedent where African nations become extended holding cells for US domestic policy, raising a critical question: will Ghana uphold its own constitution, or will it continue to be a willing participant in a process that treats human beings as political bargaining chips?

At the heart of this scandal is a flagrant disregard for Ghana’s legal and parliamentary processes. Opposition MPs are right: accepting deportees under a deal not ratified by parliament is likely unconstitutional. By detaining individuals who have not been charged with any crime under Ghanaian law, the government is engaging in illegal imprisonment. The conflicting statements from President Mahama and Foreign Minister Ablakwa—first on the number of arrivals, then on how many remain—reveal an administration in disarray, scrambling to manage a policy it did not fully think through.

The government’s attempt to cloak this in “pan-African empathy” is a hollow excuse for a policy that lacks both empathy and principle.

Why Are US Deportees Suing Ghana Over Illegal Detention?

Why It Matters

This crisis demands more than just a legal fix for eleven individuals; it requires a fundamental recalibration of Ghana’s approach to international agreements and human rights.

First, the Ghanaian government must immediately release the detainees and suspend the entire deportation agreement until it is presented to and ratified by parliament. This is non-negotiable for upholding the rule of law. A transparent, bipartisan review must assess the legal and humanitarian implications of becoming a partner in US deportation policy.

Second, Ghana must lead a coordinated West African response. Instead of individually bearing the burden, ECOWAS nations should establish a common protocol for handling US deportations that prioritizes the rights of the individual, ensures proper reception and reintegration services, and demands that the US adhere to strict legal and humane treatment standards before any transfer occurs.

Finally, this incident should serve as a wake-up call for all African nations. Engagement with global powers must be based on mutual respect and the unwavering protection of citizens’ rights, not on fear or the desire for political favor. True pan-African empathy is shown by protecting the vulnerable, not by illegally detaining them on behalf of a foreign government. Ghana has two choices at this juncture: be a US pawn, or be a leader in defending human dignity. It cannot be both.

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Somto Nwanolue is a news writer with a keen eye for spotting trending news and crafting engaging stories. Her interests includes beauty, lifestyle and fashion. Her life’s passion is to bring information to the right audience in written medium

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