HUNDREDS TURN OUT FOR NPP’S YƐGYE YƐ SIKA DEMONSTRATION IN ACCRA

Hundreds of supporters of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) have turned out in Accra for the party’s much-publicised Yɛgye Yɛ Sika demonstration, aimed at demanding accountability from the government over public expenditure and the issuance of diplomatic and service passports.

The protest, held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, attracted party supporters and youth activists, many of whom gathered around the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange before joining the procession.

Dressed in party colours and carrying placards, the demonstrators expressed concerns about the government’s handling of public funds, particularly the GH¢49.7 million expenditure associated with the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa.

The demonstration is also focused on questions surrounding the issuance of diplomatic and service passports since January 2025.

NPP Demands Answers Over South Africa Evacuation

A major concern raised by the protesters is the reported GH¢16.4 million discrepancy in the expenditure on the evacuation exercise, which brought 1,964 Ghanaians back from South Africa.

The NPP is demanding the publication of invoices, contracts and proof of payment for chartered flights, as well as a full passenger and beneficiary list to allow independent verification of the expenditure.

The party is also calling for an independent audit to establish how the funds were utilised and whether any irregularities occurred.

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has rejected allegations of wrongdoing and maintained that the evacuation expenditure can be accounted for. He has also invited the Auditor-General to conduct an audit.

Diplomatic Passport Issue Also Under Scrutiny

Beyond the evacuation expenditure, the protesters are demanding transparency over the issuance of diplomatic and service passports.

They want the government to publish details of passports issued since January 2025, including the recipients’ eligibility and the authorities responsible for approving them.

The party has further called for the cancellation of any passports found to have been issued improperly.

Protesters Head to Foreign Affairs Ministry and Jubilee House

The procession began at Villaggio, near the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange, and was scheduled to move towards the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before proceeding to Jubilee House.

The organisers say the demonstration is intended to compel the government to provide answers to the concerns raised and ensure accountability in the management of public resources.

The protest has attracted considerable attention, with police personnel deployed to help maintain order and manage traffic along the demonstration route.

The Yɛgye Yɛ Sika demonstration represents an escalation of the NPP’s criticism of the government over the evacuation exercise and passport-related controversies.