Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa Audio By Carbonatix Ghana’s government has announced the relocation of a Ghanaian national, Mr Emmanuel Asamoah, who was recently subjected to a xenophobic attack in South Africa by a vigilante group. Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, disclosed that the decision forms part of urgent consular measures to ensure the safety of Ghanaians abroad. In a Facebook post on Saturday, April 25, the Minister added that Mr Asamoah had been in direct contact with authorities and is currently safe. “The Government of Ghana is relocating Mr Emmanuel Asamoah, the Ghanaian legally living in South Africa, who came under unwarranted xenophobic attack from a fringe vigilante group,” he stated. “I have spoken to Mr Asamoah directly, and he is doing well despite the incessant threats. We are taking him out of South Africa.” Mr Ablakwa further commended the South African authorities for their response to the incident, noting that diplomatic engagements had been constructive. “I wish to also commend the Government of South Africa for their reassuring response, particularly as conveyed in the press statement issued by the Minister for Police, Prof. Firoz Cachalia,” he said, adding that Ghana remains committed to the protection of its citizens at home and abroad. He further added that Mr Asamoah was not an illegal immigrant, as checks by South African authorities revealed he had all the required documentation to live in South Africa. Meanwhile, the Ghanaian government officials are liaising with their South African counterparts to ensure all Ghanaians in that country are safe. 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: Ablakwa 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 S.A. xenophobic attacks: Ablakwa warns against retaliatory attacks in Ghana Kwame Akuffo urges Ghana to address local xenophobia while condemning attacks abroad Abirem MP demands a unified African response to Xenophobic attacks in South Africa South African authorities have pledged to tackle 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 Latest Stories RCOMSDEP Coordinator identifies greed as a major cause of galamsey14 minutes ‘Galamsey will lead to conflict over water if unchecked’ – Kwame Akuffo warns17 minutes S.A. xenophobic attacks: Ablakwa warns against retaliatory attacks in Ghana20 minutes Ghana relocates citizen after Xenophobic attack in South Africa – Ablakwa27 minutes Galamsey fight ‘uncoordinated and failing’ – Daryl Bosu33 minutes JoyNews Impact Makers Awards 2026 to honour self-funded changemakers on May 1533 minutes Galamsey fight: Stop ‘Presbyterian approach’ and take drastic action – Kwame Akuffo tells gov’t47 minutes JS Construction launches female scholarships and donates industrial printer to Kumasi Technical University1 hour RCOMSDEP Coordinator says galamsey fight is holistic and multi-pronged1 hour Gov’t has made significant gains in galamsey fight – RCOMSDEP Coordinator2 hours Kwame Akuffo urges Ghana to address local xenophobia while condemning attacks abroad2 hours Abirem MP demands a unified African response to Xenophobic attacks in South Africa2 hours South African authorities have pledged to tackle xenophobic attacks – Ghana’s High Commission2 hours AU must act on Xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians in South Africa – Ken Ashigbey2 hours S.A Xenophobia Attacks: President Mahama must engage Ramaphosa – Ken Ashigbey2 hours