The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa has dismissed the claim of corruption in the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa insisting that no cedi is missing from the exercise.
Mr. Ablakwa speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, October, 17, 2026 rejected the claims by the Minority in Parliament over corruption associated with the evacuation exercise causing a financial loss to the state.
“I have stated unequivocally that not a cedi or pesewa is missing”, he said.
Mr. Ablakwa’s response follows the minority caucus in parliament accusing the ministry of spending GHs 49.72 million following an independent audit.
The minority alleges that the Ministry’s expenditure leaves more than GHs 16.4 million requiring further explanation.
The allegation comprises a discrepancyies in transportation allowance, reintegration funds, and flight records.
The Ministry spent GHs 49,721,786 to evacuate Ghanaians from South Africa during the renowned xenophobic attack on foreign nationals in the country between May, 27 and September, 4, 2026.
The Ministry submitted a report exceeding 200 pages to the Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament for Foreign Affairs, Nana Asafo-Adjei about the exercise.
The report included the evacuees’ contact details and signatures.
Source: Adomonline
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