The Government of Ghana has deported a total of 68 foreign nationals from the Ashanti Region following their conviction for various criminal offences by competent courts.
Among those deported were 42 Nigerian nationals who were found guilty of crimes including prostitution, internet fraud, and activities linked to Q-Net. The deportation exercise also affected 13 Cameroonians, three Ivorians, three citizens of Burkina Faso, and seven nationals of Benin.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, confirmed the development in a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He explained that the deportations were carried out after due legal processes had been completed.
“A total of 42 Nigerians, 13 Cameroonians, three Ivorians, three Burkinabe nationals, and seven Benin nationals have been deported from the Ashanti Region to their respective countries following various court rulings related to Q-Net operations, prostitution, and other criminal activities,” Amoakohene stated.
He praised the Ghana Immigration Service for its professionalism and adherence to the rule of law, noting that the agency worked closely with the courts and other security bodies to ensure the process respected human rights while safeguarding public safety.
“Their diligence and firm commitment to enforcing our immigration laws continue to help protect vulnerable persons and maintain law and order in the region,” the minister added.
Meanwhile, in a separate diplomatic move, Ghana has also deported three Israeli nationals in response to what authorities described as the mistreatment and unjust deportation of three Ghanaian travellers by Israeli officials.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the decision in an official statement shared by Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on 𝕏. According to the ministry, the Israeli nationals arrived in Accra earlier the same day but were denied entry and immediately expelled.
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Ghanaian authorities said the action was taken after concluding that the Ghanaian travellers involved had been unfairly targeted and subjected to undue trauma in Israel, stressing that Ghana would continue to protect the dignity and rights of its citizens abroad.
