Audio By Carbonatix The Member of Parliament for Abirem and former Ghana High Commissioner to South Africa, Charles Asuako Owiredu, has called for a coordinated continental response to recent xenophobic attacks involving Ghanaian nationals in South Africa. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, April 25, Mr Owiredu stressed that mere condemnations from South African authorities were not sufficient to address the recurring issue. He argued that stronger diplomatic pressure was needed to ensure accountability and deterrence. “It is not enough for South Africa and its police to issue a statement condemning it. We must involve other Ambassadors in South Africa and involve the African Union to pursue this issue, and once they see that we have this united front, they will deal with these acts,” he stated. Meanwhile, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that the South African government has expressed regret over the incidents and assured Ghana of investigations. He noted that Ghana continues to engage its counterparts to ensure the safety and protection of its nationals, adding that firm diplomatic discussions have already taken place to prevent a recurrence of such attacks. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Charles Owiredu Ghana South Africa Xenophobic DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story South African authorities have pledged to tackle perpetrators of xenophobic attacks – Ghana’s High Commission S.A. xenophobia attacks: President Mahama must engage Ramaphosa – Ken Ashigbey AU must act on Xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians in South Africa – Ken Ashigbey Ghana Gas pushes for tariff increase to sustain operations and future investment Ghana launches standards to boost local grinding media manufacturing Ghana begins airlifting Hajj pilgrims on May 1 ‘Statesmanship over partisanship’ – Sam Jonah hails Otumfuo for honouring Kufuor, Mahama and Akufo-Addo GSE market cap hits GH¢279billion as total value traded surges 40% week-on-week Livestream: Newsfile discusses S.A. xenophobia, galamsey, mine tensions and dumsor Ghana’s economy stabilising, open for big business again – Mahama to business leaders Latest Stories Abirem MP demands a unified African response to Xenophobic attacks in South Africa10 minutes South African authorities have pledged to tackle perpetrators of xenophobic attacks – Ghana’s High Commission15 minutes AU must act on Xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians in South Africa – Ken Ashigbey18 minutes S.A. xenophobia attacks: President Mahama must engage Ramaphosa – Ken Ashigbey18 minutes Volta River Authority extends Employee Volunteer Programme to SOGASCO21 minutes Damang mine takeover: Council of Imams in Ashanti region backs Ibrahim Mahama32 minutes From Awareness to Action: CFLE Africa drives Youth Financial Empowerment at 5th National Conference57 minutes Lilian Chipeso and Goshers: From banter to a celebration of African unity1 hour Your mouth is also your office: A word to public officials on the danger of careless speech1 hour Stay loyal despite frustrations over contracts — Asiedu Nketia to NDC supporters1 hour Possible power outages loom as Akosombo substation repairs continue – Deputy Energy Minister2 hours GETFund injects GH¢ 400m into KNUST Teaching Hospital project2 hours Support traditional leadership for peace and development – Otumfuo2 hours No campaign can secure victory better than unity – Asiedu Nketia2 hours Manhyia is home to whoever swears allegiance to the people – Otumfuo2 hours