Ghana will not be used as a dumping ground for deportees, especially those with criminal records, President John Dramani Mahama has assured.
He firmly indicated that not even our existing understanding with the United States will make Ghana a dumping ground for criminals.
He said this at the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners in Accra on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
He was responding to concerns raised by a section of the Ghanaian public regarding Ghana’s acceptance of deported individuals from the U.S.
“I wish to assure my countrymen and women that our understanding with the U.S. does not undermine our sovereignty, security, or stability,” the President said.
“Ghana will not, and I repeat, will not become a dumping ground for deportees, nor will we accept individuals with criminal backgrounds.”
The President admonished the diplomats to play a key role in managing both perception and national image on the international stage.
“Diplomacy involves more than just negotiation. It also encompasses managing perceptions and safeguarding your nation’s reputation,” he told the diplomats. “Distinguished Ambassadors and High Commissioners, your foremost responsibility is to tell Ghana’s story with conviction and credibility.”
He went on to urge them to portray the country as “a stable democracy with a proven record of peaceful transitions, a land of trade and innovation, and a place where “our people are determined to create jobs for our youth and restore dignity to our workforce.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
