A law firm in Ghana’s capital, Accra, has filed an urgent petition before the Supreme Court seeking to suspend the implementation of a migration agreement signed with the United States, arguing that it violates the country’s constitution and international treaties.
Lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who filed the challenge, said the deal lacks constitutional legitimacy because it was never presented to Parliament for approval, warning that this “undermines the principle of constitutional accountability.”
He further stated that the agreement contravenes Ghana’s international obligations, particularly regarding the free movement of persons within West Africa and the Convention Against Torture.
The legal action comes amid growing controversy over the deal, under which Ghana has been deporting nationals of third countries rejected by U.S. authorities. Dozens of such deportations have reportedly taken place since the agreement was signed in September.
