The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reiterated the government’s commitment to the welfare and protection of Ghanaian citizens living abroad, particularly those affected by recent displacement in Gbenyiri in the Savannah region.

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series held in Accra on Monday, Mr Ablakwa emphasised that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the Mahama administration, remains resolute in its duty to all Ghanaians abroad.

“My ministry remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting Ghanaian citizens abroad,” he stated.

“We will continue to work assiduously with the support of the appropriate Ghanaian authorities, as well as the Ivorian and Burkinabe authorities, to provide the necessary assistance to our displaced compatriots.”

He assured the public that no Ghanaian in distress, regardless of their location, would be overlooked by the current administration.

“No Ghanaian in distress, anywhere in the world, will be ignored by the Mahama administration,” he affirmed.

The Minister also extended heartfelt gratitude to the governments and peoples of Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso for their cooperation and humanitarian support during this period.

He used the opportunity to advocate for greater regional solidarity.

“This episode reminds us to always be embracing and welcoming of our African compatriots,” he remarked.