Charles Wiredu Questions Why Parliament Wasn't Informed about U.S. Deportee Agreement

But reacting in an interview on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on Thursday, September 11, Wiredu expressed surprise and alarm at the development, insisting Parliament had not been informed of any such deal.

“I was a bit curious when I heard the President talk about this because apart from the fact that I used to be a Deputy Foreign Minister, I am also a member of the Security and Intelligence Committee and I can tell you on authority that nothing of such sort has been brought to our attention,” Wiredu said.

He stressed that agreements of this nature fall under Article 75 of the 1992 Constitution, which requires international treaties or conventions signed by the President to be submitted to Parliament for ratification.

Quoting the law, he noted: “A treaty, agreement or convention executed by or under the authority of the President shall be subject to ratification by an act of Parliament or a resolution of Parliament supported by the votes of more than one half of all the members of Parliament.”

Wiredu cautioned that bypassing this process undermines transparency, accountability, and constitutional order in handling matters with far-reaching implications for Ghana’s security and foreign policy.

The Presidency is yet to respond to the concerns raised.