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Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that an additional 600 Ghanaians have registered with Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa for evacuation amid the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.
In a social media post on Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Foreign Affairs Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding Ghanaians affected by the unrest and facilitating their safe return home.
“600 more Ghanaians register at our High Commission to be evacuated from South Africa,” Ablakwa disclosed.
He emphasized that the government would take swift action whenever the safety and well-being of its citizens are threatened.
“When the safety and dignity of Ghanaians are at stake, the Government of Ghana does not compromise or dither,” he stated.
The Minister also commended the determination and resilience of Ghanaians caught up in the crisis, expressing confidence in their ability to overcome the challenges they face.
“I am immensely proud of the resilient spirit of Ghanaians,” he wrote, adding, “See you soon — there’s no place like home.”
The announcement follows the arrival of the first group of 300 evacuated Ghanaians at the Kotoka International Airport on May 27.
The evacuation programme was launched after the government assured citizens in South Africa that anyone wishing to leave due to the xenophobic attacks would receive support to return home.
As part of measures to assist returnees, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced a comprehensive support package, including financial assistance under a Welcome Home Package, transportation to destinations across Ghana, and a reintegration allowance.
In addition, the government has pledged free psychosocial support services and plans to register evacuees in a special database designed to connect them with employment opportunities and startup support initiatives to help them rebuild their lives.
Source: Omanghana.com
