The Government of Ghana has begun the repatriation of 327 Ghanaian nationals stranded in Port Bouët, a municipality in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, following a mass demolition exercise that displaced residents and left many without shelter and sources of livelihood.

In a press release issued on Friday, June 12, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that 228 affected Ghanaians had already returned home on Thursday, June 11, while arrangements had been finalized for the remaining 99 individuals to arrive in Ghana later on Friday.

According to the Ministry, the affected nationals were residing in areas targeted by the demolition exercise undertaken by Ivorian authorities.

The demolitions reportedly rendered many of them homeless and unable to secure alternative accommodation, leaving them stranded in Côte d’Ivoire.

The Government of Ghana has provided buses and trucks to transport the returnees and their belongings free of charge, ensuring their safe return to the country.

Below is the full statement

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