The government has declined a GH¢20 million donation reportedly offered by MTN Ghana to support Ghanaian victims of recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, said it had become aware of media reports suggesting that MTN Ghana was preparing to donate GH¢20 million to Ghanaians affected by the attacks.
The Ministry said the reports attributed the intended donation to comments made by MTN Board Chairman, Dr Ishmael Yamson.
While acknowledging and commending the telecommunications company for the offer, the government said it had decided not to accept it because it had already made arrangements to finance the evacuation and reintegration of Ghanaians affected by the situation.
“The Government of Ghana commends MTN for the offer; however, we respectfully decline.”
According to the Ministry, the government’s position is based on the provision already made by the John Mahama administration for the ongoing evacuation and reintegration of Ghanaians from South Africa.
“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 the decision had already been communicated directly to the MTN Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer when they met the Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on August 14, 2026.
The government, however, stressed that it remains committed to providing financial support for the evacuation and reintegration of Ghanaians affected by the xenophobic attacks.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
