The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has taken note of a viral video circulating on social media in which a Ghanaian national is seen appealing for evacuation assistance.
1. The High Commissioner, H.E. Benjamin Quashie, has since engaged the individual, Mr. Sylvester Boakye, regarding the matter.
2. During the engagement, Mr. Boakye acknowledged that he proceeded to the airport independently, without prior contact with the High Commission or adherence to the established coordination procedures.
3. The Mission has assured him of its readiness to provide the necessary assistance to facilitate his safe return to Ghana once all required processes and arrangements are duly completed.
4. The High Commission wishes to clarify that, contrary to reports in circulation, no chartered aircraft arrived for the evacuation of Ghanaian nationals due to outstanding procedural and technical arrangements.
5. The Mission further assures the Ghanaian community in South Africa that efforts are actively underway to ensure a safe and orderly evacuation process for all persons who voluntarily registered for repatriation.
6. Members of the Ghanaian community requiring assistance or further clarification are encouraged to contact the High Commission through the designated numbers provided.
