A video has surfaced of a chaotic moment when some Ghanaians interrupted the Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s speech at a community engagement in Toronto, Canada.
In the video shared on Facebook on October 28, 2026, the protesters were captured holding placards bearing the words “Yɛgye Yɛn Sika!”, which translates to “We want our money back” as they approached the Foreign Affairs Minister, who was delivering a speech.
The Minister, who was stunned by the protesters, looked on while the demonstrators chanted “Yɛgye Yɛn Sika!”.
Some men were also spotted in the video attempting to prevent the protesters from moving closer to the minister, who was standing on a podium, with one protester shouting, “Don’t hold me. We want our money back.”
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who was stunned by the disruption, had to momentarily pause as the commotion had attracted the attention of the audience, with many turning to watch the protesters.
The Yɛgye Yɛn Sika protest comes amid continuing public scrutiny over the government’s GH¢49.72 million South Africa evacuation exercise, which brought 1,964 Ghanaians home.
Meanwhile, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are pressing for a forensic audit into the operation, alleging that several evacuees did not receive their full allowances as scheduled, while others reported missing out on transportation stipends.
Also, the NPP Minority Caucus in Parliament has announced plans to initiate a vote of censure against Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
According to the Minority, should Ablakwa remain in office over the alleged scandal involving the evacuation exercise conducted some months ago, they will consider initiating a parliamentary process for a vote of censure under Article 82 of the Constitution.
The Minority stressed that the move was necessary to ensure accountability and uphold the integrity of public office.
Speaking during a press conference, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor stated, “Should the minister remain in office, the minority in Parliament will consider initiating the parliamentary process for a vote of censure under Article 82 of the Constitution and Order 138 of the Standing Orders of Parliament against the Minister”.
The information garthered suggest under Article 82 of the Constitution, a motion for a vote of censure against a minister requires the support of at least two-thirds of all Members of Parliament to be passed.
Should the motion succeed, President John Mahama will be required to revoke the minister’s appointment unless the minister resigns voluntarily.
Also, the Minority called on Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to resign over the brouhaha surrounding the Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa.
According to the Minority, allegations that some Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa received less than the GH¢5,500 support package announced by the government warrant Ablakwa’s dismissal.
The Minority urged President Mahama to sack the Foreign Affairs Minister if he fails to resign.
He further called for a comprehensive independent audit of the evacuation exercise by an internationally reputable accounting firm to establish the facts surrounding the alleged payment shortfalls.
Samuel Abdulai Jinapor stated, “Given the gravity of these revelations and in order to ensure an impartial investigation into the matter, we call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to resign immediately. His handling of this exercise has brought his high office into disrepute”.
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