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Ghanaian Minority demands clarity on deferred Ramaphosa visit amid xenophobia concerns
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Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Committee, has called on the Ghanaian government to provide more details regarding the deferral of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's state visit. The Bosome Freho MP stated that the Minority Caucus lacks sufficient information to properly assess the government's actions concerning recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. He emphasized that greater transparency is needed for the Minority to take a position or offer constructive input. The decision to defer President Ramaphosa's visit comes amidst growing concerns over xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaians and other African migrants in South Africa, which has reportedly led to the repatriation of about 1,000 Ghanaians. Despite this, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, insists that relations between Ghana and South Africa remain cordial. He stated that the deferral should not be interpreted as a breakdown in diplomatic ties, and Ghana's actions are aimed at protecting its citizens. Kwakye Ofosu added that while Ghana has expressed dissatisfaction with how South African authorities handled the attacks, it remains committed to maintaining strong bilateral relations.
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