Gov’t declines MTN’s GH¢20m donation for Ghanaian Victims of South Africa xenophobic attacks
The Government of Ghana has respectfully declined an offer by MTN Ghana to donate GH¢20 million to support Ghanaian victims of the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, August 26, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it had become aware of media reports attributing the intended donation to an interview granted by MTN Board Chairman, Dr Ishmael Yamson.
“The Government of Ghana commends MTN for the offer; however, we respectfully decline,” the statement said.
According to the Ministry, the Mahama Administration has already made adequate provision for the ongoing evacuation and reintegration of affected Ghanaians and is therefore unable to accept the offer.
The Ministry disclosed that its position had earlier been directly conveyed to the Board Chair and CEO of MTN when they called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), on August 14, 2026.
It reaffirmed the government’s full commitment to providing humanitarian evacuation and reintegration financial support for every Ghanaian brought back from harm’s way.
The Ministry further assured the public that it will present a comprehensive account of the total cost of evacuations once the exercise is concluded, in the interest of transparency and accountability.”
Government will continue to create the best business ecosystem for all international brands operating in Ghana to succeed, irrespective of which country their businesses originated from,” the statement added, stressing that the welfare of all Ghanaians remains its utmost priority.
Read the full statement below:
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