Xenophobia: Minority commends government on Ghanaian evacuation from South Africa
Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, Ranking member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, commended the government for its ongoing evacuation efforts on Saturday, May 30, on JoyNews' Newsfile. He described the evacuation operation as "commendable" and said it reflects the importance of citizenship and national responsibility in times of crisis.
Jinapor stated that "the efforts the government is making are welcomed and commendable," adding that the Minority had consistently called for the deployment of all available logistics and resources to ensure the safe return of affected nationals. He noted early concerns about the pace of the evacuation exercise, describing initial challenges as "hiccups" that raised anxiety among some stakeholders. He referenced Ghana's historical record of evacuation and repatriation efforts, citing operations during conflicts in Sierra Leone and Liberia, as well as large-scale evacuations from Ukraine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The government has begun evacuating Ghanaians affected by the situation in South Africa. The first 300 batch of evacuees arrived on Wednesday with officials assuring the public of continued efforts to ensure the safe return of all citizens who wish to come home.
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Samuel Abdulai Jinapor has commented on the government's work to bring Ghanaians home from South Africa. The MP mentioned previous successful evacuations- but why is he speaking up now?
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