Ghana must intensify consular support and begin documenting abuses against its citizens in South Africa to pursue legal action and compensation, member of parliament for Bosome Freho, Nana Asafo-Adjei, has said.
Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Thursday (30 April), Asafo-Adjei, called for additional personnel to be deployed to Ghana’s mission in South Africa to gather evidence and support affected nationals.
“There must be clear documentation—photographs, videos, reports—to support any future legal action,” he said, adding that such records would be critical in seeking compensation from South African authorities.
He stressed that Ghana has a duty of care to protect its citizens abroad and must go beyond diplomatic engagement by preparing for potential legal recourse if justice is not delivered locally.
The MP also raised concerns about the capacity of Ghana’s diplomatic mission, citing intelligence suggesting that current staffing levels may be insufficient to respond to the scale of incidents across multiple provinces.
“We need more hands on the ground to support victims and gather the necessary evidence,” he said.
Asafo-Adjei maintained that compensation for victims should be a key demand once investigations are complete, arguing that affected Ghanaians deserve restitution for destroyed property and personal harm.
He further criticised what he described as a “soft” approach to the crisis, urging authorities to adopt a firmer stance to protect citizens and restore confidence.
“These are human lives and livelihoods—we cannot treat this as business as usual,” he said.
Source: asaaseradio.com
