The Government of Ghana has begun an emergency repatriation exercise to bring home 327 Ghanaian nationals who were left stranded in Côte d’Ivoire following a demolition operation in the Port Bouët Municipality of Abidjan.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the affected citizens were displaced after authorities in Abidjan demolished structures in the area where they had been living, leaving many without shelter or livelihoods.
In a statement issued on Thursday, June 12, 2026, the Ministry confirmed that 228 of the stranded Ghanaians had already been successfully returned home on Wednesday, June 11, with the remaining 99 scheduled to arrive in Ghana on Friday, June 12.
The Ministry explained that all 327 individuals were impacted by the demolition exercise, which destroyed homes and disrupted their means of survival, making it impossible for them to remain in Côte d’Ivoire.
The repatriation process, it noted, is part of government efforts to ensure the immediate safety and welfare of affected citizens and support their reintegration upon return.
Beyond the evacuation, the government says it is engaging Ivorian authorities over compensation for the victims. According to the Ministry, discussions are ongoing after assurances were given that those affected would be compensated.
Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Abidjan has been tasked to continue coordinating with local authorities to ensure that any promised compensation is duly paid and that the welfare of the affected nationals is fully addressed.
The Ministry added that it will maintain close diplomatic engagement with Côte d’Ivoire until all outstanding concerns surrounding the demolition exercise are resolved.
