The Government of Ghana has repatriated 327 Ghanaian nationals stranded in Port Bouët, Côte d’Ivoire, following a demolition exercise that displaced residents and left many without homes and sources of livelihood.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 12, 2026, the affected Ghanaians were among residents impacted by an ongoing mass demolition exercise being carried out by authorities in the Port Bouët Municipality in Abidjan.
The Ministry explained that the demolition exercise rendered many of the affected individuals stranded after they lost their means of livelihood and were unable to secure alternative accommodation in Côte d’Ivoire.
It disclosed that 228 Ghanaian nationals were successfully repatriated and arrived safely in Ghana on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
The Ministry further stated that arrangements had been completed for the remaining affected persons to return on Friday, June 12, bringing the total number of repatriated Ghanaians to 327.
To facilitate the exercise, the Government of Ghana provided buses and trucks to transport the returnees and their belongings free of charge from Côte d’Ivoire to Ghana.
“The Government of Ghana has provided buses and trucks to convey our nationals and their belongings free of charge back to Ghana safely,” the statement noted.
The Ministry also revealed that Ivorian authorities had expressed their intention to compensate victims affected by the demolition exercise.
It indicated that Ghana would continue to engage with the authorities in Côte d’Ivoire to ensure that the promised compensation is paid to the affected Ghanaian nationals.
“The Ministry further wishes to acknowledge that Ivorian authorities have expressed their desire to compensate the victims of their demolition exercise and shall therefore remain actively engaged on the matter to ensure that the promised compensation is received by our affected nationals,” the statement added.
The Ministry said Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Abidjan would continue to coordinate efforts and engage relevant stakeholders on the issue.
It reiterated the government’s commitment to the welfare and protection of Ghanaians living abroad and pledged continued support to facilitate the successful return and reintegration of the affected individuals.
The Ministry also expressed appreciation to the authorities of Côte d’Ivoire and all stakeholders for their cooperation in facilitating the repatriation process.
It assured the public that further updates on the situation would be communicated when necessary.