More than 49,000 foreigners intercepted – Immigration Service
A few Ghanaians are aiding some West African nationals to enter our country illegally, despite the closure of our borders.
Kwame Asuah Takyi, the Comptroller General of the Ghana Immigration Service, has disclosed that about 49,000 West African nationals, who tried to enter the country illegally, since borders closed due to the spread of COVID-19, have been intercepted.
He added that although the country’s land borders remain porous, the Immigration Service will work to ensure that illegal entry into the country is prevented.
“The borders in the whole country are porous, but we are doing our best. As we speak today, we have intercepted over 49,000 West African citizens who tried to enter Ghana. So our officers are doing great work, not only the immigration service, but all the other security services,” he said.
According to the Immigration Service, most of the undocumented migrants tried entering Ghana for farming and other economic activities.
President Akufo-Addo had earlier warned that foreigners who enter Ghana illegally, will be dealt with. “A few Ghanaians are aiding some West African nationals to enter our country illegally, despite the closure of our borders. Not only will persons who enter our country illegally be strictly dealt with, but so will Ghanaians who facilitate their entry,” he is quoted to have said.
Ghana’s land borders have remained closed for human transportation since March of 2020.
