General News of Saturday, 4 July 2020Source: 3 NewsQuarantined evacuees from Ivory Coast allege extortion, demand answers from govtFile PhotoThirteen Ghanaians evacuated from Ivory Coast by the Government of Ghana and currently under compulsory quarantine at Takoradi Beach Hotel in the Western Region have alleged foul play by their handlers. They have specifically alleged extortion, concealment of information, underhand dealings and intimidation by security officers manning the hotel. The evacuee complained that the hotel where they are quarantined is a dilapidated facility which was once closed down for some reasons. This, they say, is not fitting given the GHC300 per night they agreed with the Ghana Embassy in Ivory Coast before setting off. While protesting the bill, they were threatened to be sent back to Ivory Coast if they failed to pay, but they stood their ground, 3news.com gathers.

Source: GhanaWeb July 04, 2020 07:30 UTC