Accra witnessed a protest organized by the opposition New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) youth branch, dubbed “Y3gye Y3 Sika,” demanding accountability from the government regarding the cost of evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa and the distribution of diplomatic and service passports.
The protesters want a thorough explanation of the alleged GH¢16.4 million difference in the cost of evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa.
According to the NPP Deputy National Communications Director, who was speaking to JoyNews, the demonstration was organized to demand that the government account for the funds.
“We are requesting the 16.4 million Ghana cedis that Okudjeto Ablakwa has defrauded Ghanaians of, thus the protest is straightforward,” the Deputy Communications Director stated. “We are demanding our money.”
The NPP youth branch is asking the government to release all charter flights used during the evacuation exercise’s contracts, proof of payment, and original invoices.
Additionally, it requests that the entire passenger manifest and beneficiary list be made public so that the public may confirm the reported number of evacuees and identify those who benefited from the initiative.
Additionally, the party is calling for an independent audit of all costs to see how the money was spent and to address the worries raised about the financial records.
The issuance of diplomatic and service visas is the protest’s second major concern.
Protesters are asking for the publication of information about all diplomatic and service passports issued since January 2025, along with the approved authority and the qualifying office or status of each beneficiary.
They also want to revoke any passports that were issued improperly, arguing that the process must adhere to the rules.
The demonstration is a part of the NPP youth wing’s larger campaign for openness and accountability in the administration of government documents and public resources.
The organisers claim that they want the government to provide clear answers on the two topics and to correct any inconsistencies that have been found by bringing their protest to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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