Deputy Interior Minister calls for review of Immigration Act 573

The Deputy Interior Minister, Ebenezer Terlarbi, has called on the Ghana Immigration Service to review the Immigration Act 573 (Act 2000) and its operational procedures to address emerging migration issues in the country.

Speaking at the official handover of a newly constructed immigration office in Kwahu Aduamoah, the Minister emphasized the need to balance economic development with national security amidst the increasing influx of foreign nationals.

Several communities across the country continue to experience a rise in foreign national populations, an issue that has become a growing concern for local authorities and security agencies.

Mr Terlabi urged “the Ghana Immigration Service to review their laws, particularly the immigration Act 573 act 2000 and operational procedures to address emerging issues and migration in Ghana.”

At Kwahu Aduamoah, the local chiefs and indigenes, through communal effort and funding, built and handed over the new immigration office to support national efforts in migration control and security.

The Deputy Interior Minister urged the Ghana Immigration Service to review its laws to address the emergency immigration influx.

“Ghana has become a preferred destination for many foreign nationals due to its peace, stability and the economic opportunities in the country. However, challenges exist which requires urgent attention and effective management. As we welcome foreign nationals, it’s essential we balance promoting economic development and national security,” he said.

The Comptroller General of the Ghana Immigration Service, DCI Samuel Basintele Amadu, commended the Aduamoah Chief and indigenes for putting up the facility and cautioned foreign nationals to abide by the county’s laws.

“I urge foreign nationals to be law abiding and respect the cultures of the people.”

The Kwahu Benkumhene, Nana Ahea Tutu Brempong, appealed to the government to fix the stalled town roads in Aduamoah.

“For four years Aduamoah town roads have stalled. The contractor has failed to be on site even though we were told the contract was given out. We plead with the government to fix the road for us,” he pleaded.

He said security is a shared responsibility, hence the funding of the project.

“Ours is a shared commitment to security and development, reasons we put up this facility for the immigration service,” he noted.

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