The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has delivered a firm warning that the government will not relent in its duty to defend the rights and dignity of Ghanaians living abroad.
His remarks follow renewed reports of attacks targeting Ghanaians and other African nationals in South Africa, incidents that have once again exposed the persistent threat of xenophobia in parts of the country.
Speaking in an interview on TV3 Ghana, the Minister made it clear that protecting Ghanaians abroad remains a central mandate of the Foreign Affairs Ministry—one that the government will pursue decisively and without compromise.
He underscored that no Ghanaian, regardless of location, will be left vulnerable or without state protection.
“We have demonstrated that we will not compromise when it comes to protecting the rights of Ghanaians and ensuring that their dignity and humanity are preserved, and that is what the Foreign Ministry exists to do.
Every Ghanaian everywhere must have the confidence that when I am in harm’s way and in trouble, I will not be left alone and that my Foreign Ministry and government will stand up for me and fight for me and will seek to protect my interests and seek to preserve my rights and that is a very clear message we are sending out with very profound respect and we will continue to ensure that Ghanaians everywhere are treated with respect.”
The Minister further stressed that safeguarding citizens across borders is not optional but essential to Africa’s collective progress.
He warned that xenophobic violence not only endangers lives but also weakens the foundations of pan-African unity and longstanding ties among nations on the continent.
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