Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that 5,309 Ghanaians remain in Côte d’Ivoire following the Gbinyiri conflict, as efforts to repatriate displaced citizens continue.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, September 15, he noted that “During my visit, I discovered that about 8,000 Ghanaians have safely returned home.
“The latest census conducted reveals that the remaining number of Ghanaians is 5,309. No more 13,253.”
The Minister, who visited displaced communities in Côte d’Ivoire, delivered a peace message from President John Mahama, urging all remaining citizens to return home.
“I delivered a special message from President Mahama — a message of peace and forgiveness, and a message appealing to all our compatriots to return home since the government has beefed up security and ensured that normalcy is restored,” he said.
To support the return process, Mr. Ablakwa presented CFA 6 million on behalf of the President to cover urgent humanitarian needs and logistics.
“On behalf of President Mahama, I donated CFA6 million to cover urgent humanitarian needs and to facilitate logistical requirements for their safe return home. This donation is distinct from other relief items, including food, water, blankets, and medicines already provided through NADMO,” he noted.
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Source:Lovinghananews.com
