Kwame Boafo Akuffo of Akropong Akwapim Audio By Carbonatix Kwame Boafo Akuffo of Akropong Akwapim has called for a balanced and consistent approach in addressing xenophobic incidents, warning that Ghana must not focus only on attacks against its citizens abroad while ignoring similar conduct at home. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, April 25, he stressed that acts of hostility against foreign nationals in Ghana must also be taken seriously and dealt with decisively by the authorities. “We must not just be interested in what happens in South Africa because back home, some of these untidy acts have happened,” he said. “We have had situations where some Ghanaians have demanded that Nigerians should leave the country and gone after their businesses and have closed our eyes to it and haven't arrested them.” Meanwhile, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that South Africa has expressed regret over recent xenophobic attacks involving Ghanaian nationals and has assured Ghana of investigations into the incidents following diplomatic engagements between both countries. The Minister reiterated that Ghana continues to engage South African authorities to ensure the protection of its citizens abroad, while also maintaining that Ghana expects firm action to prevent a recurrence of such attacks and safeguard the dignity and rights of foreign nationals. 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: Ghana Kwame Akuffo Xenophobia 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 Abirem MP demands a unified African response to Xenophobic attacks in South Africa 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 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 Gov’t has made significant gains in galamsey fight – RCOMSDEP Coordinator6 minutes Kwame Akuffo urges Ghana to address local xenophobia while condemning attacks abroad12 minutes Abirem MP demands a unified African response to Xenophobic attacks in South Africa26 minutes South African authorities have pledged to tackle perpetrators of xenophobic attacks – Ghana’s High Commission31 minutes AU must act on Xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians in South Africa – Ken Ashigbey34 minutes S.A. xenophobia attacks: President Mahama must engage Ramaphosa – Ken Ashigbey34 minutes Volta River Authority extends Employee Volunteer Programme to SOGASCO37 minutes Damang mine takeover: Council of Imams in Ashanti region backs Ibrahim Mahama48 minutes From Awareness to Action: CFLE Africa drives Youth Financial Empowerment at 5th National Conference1 hour 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 supporters2 hours 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