Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has strongly condemned recent xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaians and other West African nationals in South Africa, describing the incidents as “deeply regrettable” and a betrayal of African unity.
Speaking on the matter, the Minister expressed grave concern over reports of violence against foreign nationals, emphasizing that such actions undermine the spirit of Pan-African solidarity.
“It is truly condemnable that Ghanaians and other West African nationals are being attacked in another African country,” he stated. “Ghana feels deeply hurt that its citizens are being targeted in South Africa. This is a betrayal.”
The Minister further described the attacks as unfortunate and inconsistent with the long-standing ties between African nations, urging South Africans to uphold the values of unity and mutual respect.
His comments come ahead of an expected national address by South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, who is set to speak on the developments later tonight.
Despite the rising tensions, Mr. Ablakwa stressed that the Government of Ghana would not support any form of retaliatory action.
“We will not encourage any reprisal attacks. Our focus remains on protecting Ghanaian lives and engaging diplomatically to resolve the situation,” he assured.
The Ghanaian government is expected to continue engaging South African authorities to ensure the safety of its citizens and to bring those responsible for the attacks to justice.
The recent incidents have sparked renewed concerns over xenophobia in South Africa, with several African countries closely monitoring the situation and calling for swift intervention.
Story By: Eric Boateng
