No Ghanaian affected by UK protests – High Commissioner

On August 7, 2024, 4:08 PM

Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Papa Owusu Ankomah, has assured that no Ghanaian has been affected by the violent far-right protests.

The protests started in several cities across the UK days ago following online misinformation attributed the stabbing of three children at a dance class to a Muslim immigrant.

What started as an anti-immigrant march quickly escalated into violent attacks on foreigners.

Speaking about the safety of Ghanaians living in the UK, Papa Owusu Ankomah stated that they are currently not in harm’s way.

“Except for one incident where a Ghanaian reported being threatened while taking a bus, there have been no reports of any untoward incidents affecting Ghanaians in the UK,” he said.

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He added that efforts were underway to ensure that the Ghanaian community continued to stay safe.

“Even as of this morning, our officers are calling around the country, speaking with the leadership of the Ghanaian communities, asking for updates and urging them to encourage Ghanaians in the UK to try and be indoors by 7 pm,” he added.

Meanwhile, some Ghanaian residents in the UK have expressed fear of getting attacked as they anticipate further protests, particularly in London.

While speaking to some media houses in Ghana, they said they were stranded in their homes.

“We are scared because of the current protests happening here in the UK. We have warned our kids not to go out because we have been told the protesters are heading to South-west London where we stay,” a parent said.

A student stressed: “I cannot go out because I don’t know what will happen on my way back or on my way to school because I may be alone”.