Ghana’s former Vice‑President and 2028 NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and his wife, Samira Bawumia, have been safely relocated from Qatar to another country, following the rising Middle East tensions, diplomatic sources confirmed.
The evacuation was coordinated by Ghanaian diplomatic missions in the region under direct instructions from Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
Acting on behalf of the government, the Foreign Affairs Minister directed embassies in the Middle East to ensure the safety of the former Vice-President, his wife, and their entourage. Embassy officials worked with host authorities to facilitate swift and discreet travel arrangements, which were described as smooth and well-coordinated, though specific operational details remain undisclosed for security reasons.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ghanaian government confirmed that they are working around the clock to protect all Ghanaians residing in or traveling through affected parts of the Middle East, with embassies providing consular support and emergency assistance as needed.
Escalating Middle East Crisis
The region has experienced a sharp escalation in hostilities involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, following military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz on February 28, 2026. The offensive targeted Iranian military facilities and leadership structures, prompting retaliatory attacks that disrupted maritime traffic through a critical global oil corridor.
The crisis has also caused airspace closures, travel disruptions, and heightened geopolitical uncertainty, with the United Nations warning of increasing civilian suffering.
In response, Ghana has activated emergency preparedness plans and recently evacuated diplomatic personnel from Tehran and other high-risk areas to safeguard citizens amid the growing regional insecurity.
