Gov’t declines MTN’s GH¢20m offer for Ghanaian victims of South Africa xenophobic attacks
The government has declined a GH¢20 million donation reportedly offered by MTN Ghana to support Ghanaian victims of recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, said it had become aware of media reports suggesting that MTN Ghana was preparing to donate GH¢20 […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ghana has declined a GH¢20 million donation from MTN Ghana to support victims of xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The government explained that it had already made arrangements for the evacuation and reintegration of Ghanaians affected by the situation. MTN Ghana had promised the donation in response to the attacks, but the company's chairman admitted the response had been delayed.
The government remains committed to providing financial support for the affected individuals and has assured the public of transparency in its expenditure.
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