228 stranded Ghanaians return home after Abidjan demolitions

Ghana's government has successfully repatriated 228 of its citizens who were displaced by demolition exercises in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The affected nationals, numbering 327 in total, had been residing in communities targeted by the ongoing demolition in the Port Bouët Municipality.

The first group of returnees arrived in Ghana last Thursday, with arrangements finalized for the remaining 99 individuals. Many of the displaced Ghanaians lost their sources of livelihood and struggled to find alternative accommodation following the Ivorian authorities' actions. The Ghanaian government provided buses and trucks, covering all costs for the transport of the affected persons and their belongings back home.

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The government of Ghana had provided buses and trucks to transport the affected persons and their belongings back home at no cost.

This repatriation effort underscores Ghana's commitment to safeguarding the welfare and interests of its citizens abroad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it is actively engaging with Ivorian authorities to ensure the victims receive the compensation they were promised. Ghana's diplomatic mission in Abidjan is coordinating follow-up efforts, and the government reaffirms its dedication to supporting the reintegration of those affected.

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Ghana would continue to engage the relevant authorities in Côte d’Ivoire to ensure that the affected nationals received the promised compensation.