Ghana Commences Repatriation of 327 Citizens Displaced in Côte d’Ivoire After Municipal Demolition
- The Government of Ghana commenced the repatriation of 327 Ghanaian nationals who were stranded in Côte d’Ivoire
- A demolition exercise carried out by municipal authorities in Abidjan destroyed the homes and livelihoods of the affected citizens
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ghana facilitated the safe return of 228 individuals while arrangements were completed for the remaining 99 nationals
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The Government of Ghana has commenced the repatriation of 327 Ghanaian nationals stranded in Côte d’Ivoire.
The emergency exercise was initiated following a municipal demolition operation carried out by local authorities in the Port Bouët Municipality of Abidjan.
Source: Twitter
A June 12, 2026, statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicates that the demolition exercise left several citizens displaced after losing their homes and sources of livelihood.
The ministry indicated that 228 Ghanaian nationals arrived safely in Ghana, while arrangements were completed for the remaining 99 individuals to return.
Repatriation forms part of state efforts to provide immediate assistance to citizens and ensure their safe return and reintegration into society.
The stranded individuals lacked the resources to secure alternative accommodation after losing their sources of livelihood.
Ghana pursues compensation for affected nationals
Beyond facilitating the immediate return of the stranded citizens, Ghana is also pursuing financial compensation from the host country for those affected by the exercise.
The ministry indicated that local authorities in Abidjan have expressed a willingness to compensate the victims.
The Government of Ghana intends to remain actively engaged with its counterparts in Côte d’Ivoire to ensure that the promised compensation is delivered.
Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Abidjan will continue to coordinate efforts to facilitate the compensation process and address outstanding welfare concerns.
Read the full repatriation statement in the X post below.
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