The Third National Vice Chairman of NPP, Alhaji Osman Masawudu
The Third National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Osman Masawudu, has expressed strong support for the Ghana Immigration Service’s (GIS) clampdown on migrant beggars across the country.
The GIS has recently intensified operations aimed at repatriating undocumented foreign nationals involved in street begging.
Many of these individuals are believed to have entered the country illegally.
Speaking in an interview on Original TV’s Adwenekasa on May 22, 2025, Alhaji Masawudu stated that the influx of foreign beggars in major urban areas, particularly Accra, is contributing to urban congestion and poor sanitation.
“These beggars have littered Accra and other cities, making the environment congested and dirty. This is not just a nuisance; it’s a national concern that must be addressed,” he indicated.
Alhaji Masawudu clarified that the initiative is not new and was first introduced under the administration of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
He commended the GIS for continuing the effort and called for broader stakeholder involvement to ensure the operation is carried out in a humane and effective manner.
“We must protect the dignity and cleanliness of our cities. Ghana is a hospitable country, but we cannot allow disorder under the guise of compassion,” he stated.
He urged collaboration between the GIS, local government authorities, and social welfare agencies to find sustainable and lawful solutions to the issue of migrant beggars.
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