Ghana Embassy in Abidjan visits detained citizens, promises consular and legal support
The Ghana Embassy in Abidjan has visited Ghanaian citizens detained at the Abidjan Penitentiary Pole Prison in Côte d’Ivoire to assess their welfare and provide consular support. The four-member delegation, led by Ghana’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, Alhassan Abu, visited the facility on Monday, October 12, 2026, according to a statement from the Embassy. The delegation interacted with the detainees to assess their health, treatment by prison authorities and other concerns, while offering emotional support.