The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that business mogul and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama has pledged to fully sponsor any business startup chosen by Ghanaian xenophobia victim Emmanuel Asamoah.

In a post shared on his social media on May 9, 2026, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa revealed that he hosted Emmanuel Asamoah at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 8, 2026, following his return to Ghana after a viral xenophobic incident in South Africa.

He noted that Ibrahim Mahama personally reached out with an offer to support Asamoah’s reintegration by funding any business venture he chooses to pursue in Ghana.

“Yesterday, I joyfully hosted Mr Emmanuel Asamoah, Ghana’s victim of xenophobia we relocated from South Africa. We had a great time together at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I am pleased to disclose that business mogul Mr Ibrahim Mahama has reached out to me and offered to fully sponsor any business startup of Mr Asamoah’s choice here in Ghana,” he wrote.

Xenophobia: Ghanaian man attacked by South Africans speaks

The government facilitated Emmanuel Asamoah’s evacuation after a disturbing video went viral showing him being harassed by a group of individuals in South Africa in what has been widely described as a xenophobic attack.

The video, which circulated widely on social media, showed tense scenes in which Asamoah and other foreign nationals were confronted and intimidated by individuals accusing them of taking jobs meant for local citizens.

The incident sparked public outrage in Ghana and among the diaspora, with many calling for stronger protection of Ghanaian nationals living abroad and renewed diplomatic engagement on migrant safety issues.

A group of soldiers engaged in a tense confrontation with a driver while caught in traffic at Asuofua in Kumasi. pic.twitter.com/3Nd4BTJloM

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