Accra, Ghana – Former Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and his wife, Samira Bawumia, have been successfully evacuated from Qatar. The move comes as part of urgent safety protocols triggered by the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Middle East.
According to authoritative sources, the evacuation operation was initiated on the direct orders of Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. Acting swiftly to protect the former Vice President and his entourage, the Ministry directed Ghanaian diplomatic missions across the region to coordinate the safe and discreet relocation.
Officials have confirmed that embassy personnel worked in close collaboration with host country authorities to facilitate the travel arrangements. While specific operational details, including the destination and timing, remain undisclosed for security reasons, the process has been described by those involved as smooth and highly coordinated.
This action forms part of a broader, government-wide effort to ensure the safety of all Ghanaian citizens in the Middle East. The region is currently engulfed in its most severe crisis in years, following a dramatic escalation of hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran. The conflict, which began with the Strait of Hormuz incident on February 28, 2026, has led to a cycle of retaliatory airstrikes, significant disruptions to global oil shipments, and the closure of airspace over several nations.
In light of the volatile situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated it is working around the clock to safeguard Ghanaians residing in or traveling through affected areas. Authorities have placed all embassies in the region on high alert, ready to provide consular support and emergency assistance as needed. Ghanaian citizens in the region have also been urged to register with their nearest embassy to ensure they can be reached with important safety information.
