US Visa Restrictions: Government Must Respond Equally – Ras Mubarak | Policy



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Kumbungu's North Minster MP Ras Mubarak asked the government to respond similarly to sanctions imposed by the US government on Ghana following a diplomatic disagreement.

According to him, the government should also apply the same visa restrictions as the country, adding that the government should not bow to pressure from the US government.

Speak on FM agreement Program "Ade Akye Abia", he explained that he was siding with the government to clarify his position on the issue.

"We are a sovereign nation, you can not just expect us to expel 7,000 people who claim to be Ghanaians without submitting them to a thorough check.

"I look forward to the same response from the Ghana government, we are equal partners in this area, and if the United States decides to ignore the weight of the evidence presented by the government, we should respond", he said angrily.

The statement by the US government announcing the restrictions warned Ghana that new sanctions would be imposed if the government did not change its position.

"Without an appropriate response from Ghana, the scope of these sanctions could be extended to a wider population. The sanctions will remain in force until the US Secretary of Homeland Security notifies the Secretary of State Pompeo that the cooperation on removals has improved to an acceptable level. "

In the meantime, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has refuted allegations by the US government that it would not cooperate in expelling Ghanaians from the United States. which has led to visa penalties imposed on some Ghanaian citizens.

In the government's first official response on this issue, he expressed concern and disappointment at the evolving situation and said such allegations were "unfounded".

The ministry also said that "the sanctions imposed on Ghana are without any justification."

She stated that she "always cooperated with US authorities in the treatment and removal of Ghanaian citizens who were cited for deportation".

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