Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, affirmed that Ghana’s national security will not be jeopardized under the newly signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States regarding deportations.
Mr. Ablakwa stressed that the arrangement includes robust protective protocols designed to shield the country from any potential threats.
“We have put in place strict safeguards to ensure that convicted hardened criminals cannot be brought into our country under this understanding.
“The Mahama administration will never compromise the security and well-being of Ghanaians,” he said.
The Minister further responded to public concerns about the need for parliamentary approval, clarifying that the current form of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) does not activate Article 75 of the 1992 Constitution, which governs the ratification of binding international agreements.
“I have inherited hundreds of MoUs from the previous administration which were not sent to Parliament for ratification,” Ablakwa noted, explaining that not all memoranda immediately require legislative approval.
“May I assure the nation that if this initial understanding is elevated into a full-blown agreement, we shall not hesitate to comply with Article 75 of the 1992 Constitution by proceeding to Parliament for ratification,” he added.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Mirabel Serwaa Asante
