Thank you, President Mahama, for calling out reporters at Joy News for trying to fabricate a scandal

According to an Official X Post published on 8 November 2026, social media commentator Kiss Me Quikk praised President John Dramani Mahama for what the commentator described as a firm response to claims and reports surrounding the South Africa evacuation expenditure controversy.

The comments come amid ongoing public discussions regarding allegations connected to financial support reportedly provided to Ghanaians who were evacuated from South Africa. The matter has generated political debate, media scrutiny, and competing narratives from different stakeholders regarding the circumstances surrounding the disbursement of funds to beneficiaries.

In the post, Kiss Me Quikk expressed support for President Mahama’s handling of the issue and accused reporters from Joy News and Joy TV of attempting to create a scandal where none existed. “Thank you, President Mahama, for calling out the reporters at Joy News and Joy TV for trying to fabricate a scandal.”

According to the commentator, the allegations being discussed publicly have not been supported by testimony from any of the individuals who were reportedly part of the evacuation exercise. Kiss Me Quikk argued that despite widespread public attention surrounding the matter, there has been no known evacuee who has publicly claimed that they failed to receive the GH¢5,000 allegedly allocated to them.

The commentator further stated that there has also been no reported case of an evacuee publicly confirming allegations that beneficiaries received only GH¢2,000 instead of the amount officially stated.

These observations formed the basis of Kiss Me Quikk’s argument that certain narratives surrounding the controversy lack direct verification from the individuals who were supposed to have benefited from the exercise.

The South Africa evacuation issue has remained a topic of intense public discussion following questions raised about financial records, beneficiary lists, and the procedures used during the exercise. Political actors, media organizations, governance advocates, and members of the public have offered differing interpretations of the available information.

Supporters of the government’s position have argued that allegations should be supported by concrete evidence and testimony from affected persons before conclusions are drawn. Critics, on the other hand, maintain that questions surrounding public expenditure deserve thorough scrutiny regardless of whether beneficiaries have publicly complained.

Observers note that disputes of this nature often highlight the tension between investigative journalism and political responses. While journalists may argue that raising questions is an important part of public accountability, politicians and their supporters sometimes contend that reports should be based on conclusive evidence before being presented as potential scandals.

The comments by Kiss Me Quikk reflect a broader sentiment among some government supporters who believe that certain reports regarding the evacuation exercise have been exaggerated without sufficient proof from the individuals directly involved.

The post has since generated discussion on social media, with users divided over whether the controversy represents a genuine accountability issue or an example of political and media disagreement over evidence and interpretation.

As the debate continues, many observers are calling for greater transparency, verification of facts, and the presentation of evidence from all sides. Whether the allegations are substantiated or dismissed, the issue remains part of a wider national conversation about accountability, public expenditure, and the role of the media in investigating matters of public interest.

Source: Kiss Me Quikk, Official X Post, 8 November 2026