Samuel Koku Anyidoho, a former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised the controversy surrounding Ghana’s Foreign Ministry over the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa.
In a post on X, Anyidoho suggested that the ministry was facing an unusual level of scrutiny, describing the situation as one in which “lots of cobwebs” were hanging over its head.
He further noted that he could not recall a time in Ghana’s history when the Foreign Ministry had been on such uncertain ground.
“So, Ghana’s Foreign Ministry now has lots of cobwebs hanging over its head? Never in the history of our beloved nation have we had our Foreign Ministry skating on such thin ice. One evacuation: Nsem piiii,” he wrote.
His comments come amid ongoing public debate over the evacuation exercise, which has drawn questions and criticism over the ministry’s handling of the process.
Meanwhile, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a seven-day deadline to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to disclose detailed records of expenditure on the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, threatening to pursue additional action if the documents are not provided.
The party’s Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, announced the demand at a press briefing on Sunday, October 18, insisting that the government must account for the public funds reportedly used for the exercise.
According to the NPP, they want Ablakwa to release contracts and invoices for chartered flights, payment vouchers, signed payment records and a comprehensive list of all 1,964 evacuees, including evidence of payments made in respect of each individual.
Dennis Miracles Aboagye said the documents should be made available within seven days through the relevant Right to Information (RTI) process and to Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee.
The NPP is also demanding an explanation of the process used to select the charter flight operator, including whether the procurement complied with the Public Procurement Act.
Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday, October 18, Miracles Aboagye stated, “Produce the complete set of documents within 7 days. Lay before the RTI requisition and Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee every charter invoice and contract, every payment voucher, every signed sheet, and the full list of 1,964 evacuees with proof of payment against each name”.
They further called on the Minister to account for the reported GH¢16 million expenditure, providing details of how the money was used and clarifying whether any portion was paid in cash or spent on purchases.
Questions have also been raised about information relating to ASKY Airlines and differences between two versions of a letter identified as CC/7. The NPP wants the discrepancies explained and confirmation of which version was presented to the Auditor-General.
The NPP is also proposing an independent audit by an internationally recognised firm. It wants the audit’s terms of reference and final findings published for public scrutiny.
Although the NPP welcomed the Auditor-General’s review of the expenditure, Mr Aboagye maintained that further accountability measures were necessary.
He warned that the party would support the Minority in Parliament to pursue the matter if the seven-day deadline passed without the requested information being provided. Possible steps include pressing for urgent parliamentary questions to the Foreign Affairs Minister.
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So, Ghana’s Foreign Ministry now has lots of cobwebs hanging over its head? Never in the history of our beloved nation have we had our Foreign Ministry skating on such thin ice. One evacuation: Nsem piiii🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
— Samuel Koku Anyidoho🇬🇭 (@KokuAnyidoho) October 19, 2026
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