Manasseh Azure Awuni slams SA returnees over resettlement complaints
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has waded into the debate over government support for Ghanaian evacuees, describing complaints over the amount given as “nauseating entitlement.” In a strongly worded post shared on Facebook, Manasseh argued that Ghanaians who were airlifted from South Africa after xenophobic threats should show gratitude rather than discontent. “Some countries…
Journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has spoken out against the discontent shown by some Ghanaians who returned from South Africa following threats of xenophobia. In a Facebook post, Awuni criticized the notion of entitlement, stating that those who were airlifted should show gratitude rather than complain. He argued that while the government spent significant sums to return its citizens, many failed to appreciate the gesture, as they could have faced severe consequences had the evacuation not occurred.
Awuni pointed out that there were individuals who could have started a business with as little as 2000 cedis, yet the government had not provided any financial assistance. He emphasized that the frustration of losing opportunities overseas is understandable, but the evacuation was done to save lives and was not forced upon the evacuees.
Awuni warned that such complaints could fuel negativity in the political landscape, appealing to "discerning people" to appreciate the support they received instead of viewing it as entitlement.
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