The Ghana Embassy in Doha, Qatar, played a significant role in facilitating the movement of former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and his wife Samira Bawumia from Qatar to Saudi Arabia, according to his spokesperson Dennis Miracles Aboagye.
Speaking in a recent interview, Miracles Aboagye explained that diplomatic missions are usually informed whenever Dr. Bawumia travels outside Ghana and they extend the necessary courtesies to him.
He dismissed reports suggesting that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer and his wife had been evacuated under emergency circumstances.
According to him, Dr. Bawumia was not under any stress or emergency during the trip.
“Dr. Bawumia was not under any stress or emergency. He travelled from Ghana to Saudi Arabia but transited through Doha in Qatar. He has since left Doha and is now in Saudi Arabia,” he said.
Miracles Aboagye explained that while Saudi Arabia’s airspace remained open, Qatar’s airspace had been closed at the time, making it necessary for Dr. Bawumia and his team to travel by road from Qatar to Saudi Arabia.
He added that the Ghanaian diplomatic mission in Doha extended a high level of courtesy and support to Dr. Bawumia, which he noted is standard practice whenever the former Vice President travels abroad.
Diplomatic sources also indicated that Ghanaian embassies worked closely with host country authorities to facilitate the swift and discreet movement of Dr. Bawumia, his wife, and their team to their destination.
Although specific operational details were not disclosed for security reasons, officials described the process as smooth and well coordinated.
Meanwhile, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it continues to monitor developments in the Middle East and is working to ensure the safety of Ghanaians living in or travelling through affected areas.
Embassies in the region remain on standby to provide consular support and emergency assistance where necessary.