Pretoria:The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has acknowledged clerical errors in the records of 15 Ghanaians evacuated from the country. These discrepancies involved mistakes in birth dates and eligibility records for government-funded allowances.
According to Ghana Web, the Commission explained that the errors were due to officials incorrectly transcribing passport information, which led to passport expiry dates being entered as dates of birth. This affected only 15 out of the 1,964 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa. The Commission took responsibility for these mistakes and assured that they did not impact the identities, participation, or entitlements of the evacuees.
The High Commission stated that all evacuees went through the required identification, data-processing, and departure procedures before leaving South Africa. Corrected information for the affected individuals has been released to amend the records and ensure public reporting accuracy.
Additionally, the Commission clarified that a family of six, known as the Jibril family, traveled using Emergency Travel Certificates. Their details were included in an amended list to reflect the correct travel documentation.
The clarification was prompted by a data analysis that highlighted inconsistencies in the records, including future birth dates and payment issues. The Commission emphasized the media's role in promoting transparency and encouraged journalists to verify discrepancies with appropriate authorities.
The High Commission reaffirmed its commitment to the evacuation process, expressing pride in its efforts to ensure the safe return of Ghanaians.