Evacuations Of Ghanaians From SA: Okudzeto’s Figures Don’t Add Up –Minority
A fresh controversy has emerged over the government’s account of the 2026 evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, with the Minority on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Committee questioning whether the figures announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, can be fully supported by underlying records. The concerns, which were detailed […] The post…
A recent controversy has arisen surrounding the government's claims regarding the 2026 evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, with the Minority on Parliament's Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Committee expressing doubts about the figures presented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The disagreement, brought to light during a news conference in Accra, aligns with previous calls from the Minority's Ranking Member, Samuel Abu Jinapor, for increased transparency and parliamentary oversight in the use of public and donated funds.
The disputed figures involve the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians at a total cost of GH¢49.72 million. The Minority argues that the official figures do not align with earlier public records, and calls for verification from underlying documents. The evacuation program was initiated following a rise in attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa, sparking concerns over the safety of migrant communities, including Ghanaians.
Ghana has previously carried out emergency evacuations in various crises, including in Libya, Sudan, and Ukraine, where governments have been held accountable for financial transparency after the exercises. The Minority maintains that the current debate revolves around the balance between rapid humanitarian intervention and strict financial accountability.
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