Government rejects GH¢20 million offer from MTN for victims of xenophobic attacks

The government of Ghana has rejected a GH¢20 million offer from South African telecommunications giant MTN, which was meant for Ghanaians who were victims of xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that even though the government of Ghana appreciates the gesture from MTN, it respectfully would not accept it. It added that the government has the needed resources to evacuate all Ghanaians caught up in the xenophobic attacks back to the country. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has become aware of media reports suggesting that MTN Ghana is preparing to donate GHS20million for Ghanaian victims of the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The media publications seem to attribute the announcement of this intended GHS20million donation to an interview granted by the highly regarded MTN Board Chairman, Dr Ishmael Yamson. "The Government of Ghana commends MTN for the offer; however, we respectfully decline. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms that the Mahama Administration has made adequate provision for ongoing evacuations and reintegration of Ghanaians and is therefore unable to accept this offer,” the ministry said. Xenophobia: Ghana considering legal action against South Africa over attacks on nationals – Ablakwa It added, “This position of the Government of Ghana had earlier been directly conveyed to the Board Chair and CEO of MTN when they called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), on August 14, 2026.” The ministry also indicated that it is constantly working to repatriate Ghanaians from South Africa and properly integrate them into Ghanaian society. It added that it would in due course account for all the monies expended in the evacuation efforts by the government. BAI 'Legal vacation doesn't mean judges cannot sit' – CJ Baffoe-Bonnie explains Source: www.ghanaweb.com
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