The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the Government of Ghana has respectfully declined an offer by MTN Ghana to donate GH¢20 million towards support for Ghanaian victims of the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
In a press statement issued in Accra on Wednesday, August 26, the Ministry said it had become aware of media reports suggesting that MTN Ghana was preparing to make the donation, with the announcement reportedly linked to an interview granted by the telecommunications giant’s Board Chairman, Dr. Ishmael Yamson.
While commending MTN for the gesture, the Ministry said the Mahama Administration has already made adequate provision for ongoing evacuations and reintegration of affected Ghanaians and is therefore unable to accept the offer.
According to the statement, this position had earlier been directly conveyed to the MTN Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer when they called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on Friday, August 14, 2026.
The Ministry reaffirmed that government remains fully committed to funding evacuations and reintegration support for every Ghanaian brought back from harm’s way, and pledged to present a comprehensive account of the total cost of the exercise to the public once the exercise concludes, in the interest of transparency and accountability.
It further stated that government will continue to create the best business ecosystem for all international brands operating in Ghana, irrespective of the country of origin of their businesses, adding that the welfare of all Ghanaians remains its utmost priority.