The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the repatriation of 327 Ghanaian nationals affected by an ongoing demolition exercise in the Port Bouët Municipality of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
According to the Ministry, 228 of the affected Ghanaians arrived in Ghana on June 11, 2026, while arrangements have been completed for the remaining returnees to arrive on June 12.
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The Ministry said the affected nationals had been residing in areas impacted by the demolition exercise and became stranded after losing their sources of livelihood and accommodation.
The government has provided buses and trucks to transport the returnees and their belongings back to Ghana free of charge.
The Ministry further disclosed that Ivorian authorities have expressed their intention to compensate victims of the demolition exercise.
It stated that Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Abidjan will continue to engage with the authorities to ensure that the affected Ghanaians receive the promised compensation.
The Ministry reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the welfare and protection of Ghanaians and pledged continued support to facilitate the successful return and reintegration of the affected individuals.
It also expressed appreciation to the authorities of Côte d’Ivoire and other stakeholders for their cooperation in the repatriation process.
