Ramaphosa's proposed visit predates recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa - Kwakye Ofosu
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications, clarified on Tuesday on Joy FM's Midday News that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's planned state visit to Ghana was arranged long before the recent outbreak of xenophobic attacks in South Africa. He stated, "Let me indicate that this is a visit that had been planned well in advance of the outbreak of the recent xenophobic attacks. Indeed, it was slated to take place in early August 2026, but given the outbreak of these attacks and all the issues that have arisen therefrom, we sent a diplomatic communication to the South African government that we believe it is best to defer the visit until such a time when these matters have been resolved, and there is relative calm."
The decision to postpone the visit was a mutual recognition that current tensions could overshadow important issues both countries intended to discuss. Mr. Kwakye Ofosu stressed that Ghana attaches great importance to its longstanding relationship with South Africa, adding that both countries share strong historical, political, economic, and social ties. His comments followed reports that Ghana had declined President Ramaphosa's proposed visit amid concerns over renewed xenophobic violence and its implications for the safety of Ghanaian nationals living in South Africa.
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Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications, clarified details surrounding South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's postponed visit
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