Office of Kpikpi for President Calls for Ablakwa’s Resignation Over GH¢49.7m Evacuation Expenditure
The Office of Kpikpi for President joined Parliament's Minority in demanding Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa resign over alleged GH¢49.72 million spent evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa.
In Brief
- •The Office of Kpikpi for President joined Parliament's Minority in demanding Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa resign over alleged GH¢49.72 million spent evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa.
- •The evacuation covered 1,964 Ghanaians between 27 May and 4 September 2026, with costs split between GH¢33.72 million government funding and GH¢16 million from Engineers and Planners.
- •Minority caucus claims gaps in payment registers, duplicate entries, and insufficient documentation, estimating GH¢16.42 million needs reconciliation.
- •Minister Ablakwa denies missing funds and has invited the Auditor‑General to audit all evacuation exercises since 2017.
Why It Matters
The alleged mismanagement of a large public expenditure raises concerns about corruption and accountability within Ghana’s foreign affairs ministry. If the audit uncovers wrongdoing, it could prompt legal action against officials and erode public trust in the government’s handling of international crises.
Key Details
- Total Evacuation Cost
- GH¢49,721,786
- Number of Ghanaians Evacuated
- 1,964
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