"Doing a Favor" or a Deal? Ghana's Controversial Agreement with the U.S. on Deportees

In September 2025, Ghana began accepting West African nationals deported from the U.S., with the first group suing the government for unlawful military detention. The parliamentary minority has demanded the agreement's suspension, arguing it violates Ghana's constitution which requires parliamentary ratification of such international deals. The Foreign Minister stated the move was humanitarian and "pan-African," but critics question the logic and point to a potential diplomatic quid pro quo involving U.S. visa restrictions on Ghanaians.