On 23rd April 2026, His Excellency Benjamin Anani Quashie, High Commissioner of Ghana to South Africa, met with Mr Emmanuel Asamoah, the Ghanaian featured in a viral video following an interview involving certain alleged members of the Patriotic Alliance.
The meeting followed the Mission’s interception of the video, which reportedly showed events in Diepkloof, near Soweto, Johannesburg. Following extensive enquiries, the Mission successfully established contact with Mr Asamoah and subsequently made arrangements to ascertain his well-being.
The Mission is pleased to report that Mr Emmanuel Asamoah is safe, and that the Mission will continue to extend the necessary consular assistance, consistent with Ghana’s foreign policy objective of safeguarding the welfare of Ghanaians abroad. In this regard, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, spoke with Mr Asamoah and has assured him of the Mission’s support during these challenging circumstances.
Meanwhile, the Mission reiterates its ongoing advisories to Ghanaians in South Africa to remain law-abiding, to comply with guidance regarding the closure of shops when advised, and to promptly communicate any credible information regarding possible incidents to the High Commission of Ghana in Pretoria via our dedicated email and WhatsApp number:
EMAIL: HEADOFMISSION@GHANAHIGHCOMMISSION.CO.ZA
HEADCONSULAR@GHANAHIGHCOMMISSION.CO.ZA
TELEPHONE: 0123425847-8
WHATSAPP: 0726527353
