The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on government to take urgent and decisive measures in response to reports of xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians and other African nationals in South Africa.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Caucus condemned incidents of harassment, assault, and obstruction of essential services faced by Ghanaian citizens, describing the attacks as unacceptable and a violation of the principles of African solidarity.
The release urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to escalate the matter to the African Union and demand concrete assurances from South Africa to protect foreign nationals. It further called for accountability, compensation for victims, and stronger diplomatic engagement to safeguard Ghanaian lives and interests abroad.
The Minority emphasized that Ghana must act firmly to uphold mutual respect among African nations and ensure the safety of its citizens. It also advised Ghanaians living in South Africa to remain cautious and stay in close contact with the High Commission.
Signed by Honourable Samuel A. Jinapor, Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, the statement underscored the need for shared responsibility in addressing xenophobia and reaffirmed Parliament’s commitment to protecting the rights of Ghanaians wherever they reside.
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