Ghanaian MP criticizes government for rejecting MTN's GH¢20 million aid for xenophobia victims
Patrick Yaw Boamah, Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, has criticized the Ghanaian government's decision to reject a GH¢20 million support package from MTN Ghana. The aid was intended for Ghanaians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Speaking on UTV, Boamah argued that the funds could have provided immediate assistance to those impacted. He highlighted MTN's significant investments in Ghana, including job creation and economic contributions, suggesting that the company's offer of support should have been accepted. Boamah dismissed the idea that MTN's South African ownership should be a reason to decline assistance, especially when Ghanaian citizens were facing difficulties. He stated that rejecting the aid ultimately deprived affected Ghanaians of potential support. While condemning the attacks, the MP also called for diplomatic engagement to resolve tensions between Ghana and South Africa, asserting that accepting financial aid would not have hindered diplomatic efforts to protect Ghanaian citizens.
