The Government of the Republic of Ghana on Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 received the first batch of Ghanaian nationals evacuated from the Republic of South Africa due to the recent xenophobic attacks. The evacuees were received on arrival by the Chief of Staff, Honourable Julius Debrah, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP) and senior government officials.
Welcoming the evacuees on behalf of the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, the Chief of Staff assured of the unwavering commitment of Government to protecting all Ghanaians nationals He stated that government considered it prudent to ensure their safety by evacuating them due to the challenging environment they found themselves. He further reiterated government’s commitment to supporting all evacuees to facilitate their reintegration.
On his part, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), reaffirmed the commitment of government to protecting the welfare, dignity and safety of all Ghanaian nationals. He commended stakeholders including the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), among others for their roles in ensuring a successful evacuation exercise. He announced that each evacuee would receive psychosocial and medical support, reintegration allowance among others to assist in rebuilding their lives. He emphasised that Government remains committed to the protection of its citizens and will continue to stand by Ghanaians wherever they may be.
The evacuees expressed gratitude to government for the intervention, assistance and warm reception extended to them on their arrival.
