The Ghanaian government has declined a proposed GH¢20m (approximately ₦2.4 billion) donation from MTN Ghana to support citizens affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement posted by Foreign Minister Samuel Ablakwa on Wednesday, said it had become aware of media reports that MTN Ghana was preparing the donation for Ghanaian victims of the attacks.
“The media publications seem to attribute the announcement of this intended GHS20million donation to an interview granted by the highly regarded MTN Board Chairman, Dr. Ishmael Yamson.
“The Government of Ghana commends MTN for the offer, however, we respectfully decline,” the ministry said.
It added the Mahama administration had made adequate provision for the ongoing evacuation and reintegration of Ghanaians and was therefore unable to accept the offer.
