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Government repatriates 327 Ghanaians stranded by demolition exercise in Côte d’Ivoire
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The Government of Ghana has begun the repatriation of 327 Ghanaian nationals affected by an ongoing mass demolition exercise in the Port Bouët Municipality of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 12, 2026, 228 of the affected Ghanaians arrived safely in the country on Thursday, June 11.
The Ministry said the affected individuals had been living in communities impacted by the demolition exercise and became stranded after losing their homes, sources of livelihood and access to alternative accommodation.
It added that arrangements had been completed to transport the remaining 99 Ghanaians back home on June 12.
The Ministry noted that the Government of Ghana provided buses and trucks free of charge to transport the returnees and their belongings safely back to the country.
“The Government of Ghana remains committed to the welfare and protection of Ghanaians and will intensify efforts to provide the necessary support to ensure the successful return and reintegration of the affected individuals,” the statement said.
The Ministry disclosed that Ivorian authorities had expressed their intention to compensate victims affected by the demolition exercise.
According to the statement, Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Abidjan will continue to engage with the authorities in Côte d’Ivoire to ensure that the promised compensation is delivered to the affected Ghanaians.
The Ministry expressed appreciation to the Government of Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Abidjan and other stakeholders for their cooperation in facilitating the repatriation process.
It further assured the public that additional updates on the exercise would be communicated when necessary.
The repatriation forms part of the government’s consular intervention efforts aimed at protecting and supporting Ghanaian citizens facing difficulties abroad.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta remains the subject of criminal proceedings in Ghana and is still wanted under a valid arrest warrant issued by the High Court in Accra.
In a public notice, the OSP said it had taken note of a transcript of a hearing from a United States immigration court that has been circulated by some media organisations.
According to the office, the document has been interpreted by some to suggest that Mr. Ofori-Atta has not been credibly charged or linked to any wrongdoing in Ghana.
The OSP rejected that interpretation, explaining that it is not involved in Mr. Ofori-Atta’s immigration proceedings in the United States.
It said its involvement relates only to extradition proceedings, which are being handled through Ghana’s Attorney-General as the country’s central authority.
According to the OSP, the extradition documents are not before the US immigration court and the court has no authority to determine whether the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta are credible.
“The credibility or otherwise of the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta is a matter for determination by the courts in Ghana,” the OSP stated.
The office explained that there are three separate legal proceedings involving the former minister.
These include the immigration proceedings in the United States concerning his immigration status, extradition proceedings to determine whether he should be returned to Ghana, and the criminal case before the High Court in Accra involving corruption and corruption-related offences.
The OSP reiterated that Mr. Ofori-Atta remains before the High Court in Accra as an accused person and that a valid warrant has been issued for his arrest.
It maintained that he remains a fugitive from justice in Ghana and is required to appear before the High Court to answer the charges against him.
The Special Prosecutor also stressed that the criminal proceedings in Ghana would continue in accordance with the law and the directives of the High Court, whether or not Mr. Ofori-Atta is physically present in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Telecel Ghana has announced that it has resolved the intermittent challenges that affected its voice and data services.
In a message to customers, the telecommunications company announced that its network services had been fully restored after experiencing temporary disruptions.
“We are pleased to inform you that intermittent challenges with our voice and data services have been resolved,” the company said.
Telecel apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused by the service interruptions and thanked them for their patience during the period.
“We appreciate your patience and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused,” the company added.
The company assured customers of its commitment to providing reliable communication services under its slogan, “Connecting Energies.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
