The Ghanaian government has deported dozens of foreign nationals from the Ashanti Region following court convictions linked to prostitution, fraud, and other criminal activities.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, revealed the development in a post shared on social media, explaining that the deportations were carried out after due legal processes were completed.
Among those affected were 42 Nigerians, alongside other foreign nationals from neighbouring countries. The group also included 13 citizens of Cameroon, three Ivorians, three Burkinabè nationals, and seven people from Benin, all of whom were repatriated to their respective countries.
According to the regional minister, the actions form part of broader efforts to enforce Ghana’s immigration laws, curb organised crime, and protect vulnerable individuals within the region. He praised the role played by security agencies, particularly the Ghana Immigration Service, for handling the process professionally.
“A total of 42 Nigerians, 13 Cameroonians, 3 Ivorians, 3 Burkinabe nationals, and 7 Benin nationals have been deported from the Ashanti Region to their respective countries following various court rulings involving Q-Net, prostitution, and other criminal activities.
I commend the Ghana Immigration Service for its professionalism, diligence, and firm commitment to enforcing our immigration laws, while upholding due process and human dignity.
Their collaboration with the courts and other security agencies continues to strengthen public safety, protect vulnerable persons, and preserve law and order in the region.”he said
The development underscores Ghana’s renewed focus on immigration enforcement and inter-agency cooperation in tackling cross-border crime and maintaining public order.
