Government Praises Church of Pentecost For Sheltering Ghanaians During South Africa Xenophobic Attacks

The government has expressed appreciation to the *Church of Pentecost* for opening its branches in South Africa to accommodate Ghanaians affected by recent xenophobic violence that left two Ghanaians dead.

Foreign Minister *Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa* disclosed that about *500 Ghanaians* took refuge in three main church branches for *2 months and 2 weeks* while the situation was being managed.

According to the Minister, the church provided shelter and support to the stranded citizens during the crisis.

He added that a *final group of Ghanaians in Johannesburg is scheduled to be evacuated this Sunday*, marking the last phase of the repatriation exercise.

The commendation highlights the role of faith organizations in assisting Ghanaians abroad during emergencies.