Emmanuel Asamoah(right) intercating with Ghana's High Commissioner in South Africa after the incident
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the government is relocating a Ghanaian resident in South Africa following a xenophobic attack.
The victim, identified as Emmanuel Asamoah, is said to have been legally living in South Africa when he came under what the Minister described as an “unwarranted xenophobic attack” by a fringe vigilante group.
In a statement, Mr. Ablakwa disclosed that he had spoken directly with Mr. Asamoah, who is currently safe despite facing ongoing threats. He confirmed that arrangements are underway to evacuate him from South Africa.
“We are taking him out of South Africa,” the Minister stated, reaffirming the government’s commitment to the safety of Ghanaian citizens abroad.
Mr. Ablakwa also commended the South African government for its response to the incident, particularly a statement issued by the country’s Minister for Police, Prof. Firoz Cachalia, which he described as reassuring.
He further stressed that the protection of Ghanaians, both at home and abroad, remains a top priority for the government.
“No Ghanaian will be abandoned in harm’s way,” he said.
The development comes amid renewed concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in parts of South Africa, as Ghana continues to engage its counterparts to ensure the welfare of its citizens
