“Ghana’s response was not necessary” – Julius Malema fumes over evacuation of 297 Ghanaians from SA

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Leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has fumed at the government of Ghana over the evacuation of 297 Ghanaians from South Africa.

According to Julius Malema, the response of the Ghanaian government was not necessary as it creates an impression that “we are all like that”.

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He further argued that South Africa should not respond in the same way, saying Ghana’s approach does not reinforce dialogue and diplomatic engagement.

Speaking to the media, Julius Malema argued, “The Ghana response was not necessary; it now creates an impression that we are all like that. But it is a certain section of our society that needs to be contained by law enforcement.

One Ghanaian lady was saying I wouldn’t have taken this option, but the problem was that we are being beaten in front of the Police, and the Police are not doing anything. That is a problem. When this opportunity came for me to leave, I left.

Because if the Police cannot defend me, it means the state is in agreement with the people who are beating me”.

He added, “We will resolve this; the President of Ghana should have given us some time to deal with this matter. And we will get to the bottom of it; we hope they will come to their senses. We don’t have to respond the same way they did; we need to pursue diplomatic engagement with Ghana.

We don’t think Ghana reacted in a manner that reinforces disloyalty and diplomatic engagement; it actually creates a very bad extreme situation, which is not. It is a select few we are pursuing and persuading the government to act on those few.

They must give use sometime, and those who don’t feel safe, especially the legally documented Ghanaians, should be able to run to the police station for safety. The reaction of the government should have been postponed to give us an opportunity to deal with what is happening in South Africa”.

Some netizens reacting to Julius Malema’s remarks stated, “You are the one open the borders, Malema! Ghana will never open their boarders the way you want. Ghana is a strict country with laws. I think you are the one who created chaos in Africa”.

“It is very shameful to hear @Julius_S_Malema try to suggest that; the Ghanaian government acted so swiftly without giving them the opportunity to act. These xenophobic attacks have been recurring for over a decade. Such attacks are very primitive!”, a netizen added.

One X user added, “Makes sense on a diplomatic level, but you can’t blame Ghana’s government for protecting its people. These SA citizens are not being sensible any sooner. Evidently, it’s gonna get worse; they’ve set a date when foreigners must leave. What do you think happens when the date is due?”.

“This politician just wants to benefit from everything, and that’s exactly what he’s doing here. The truth is, Ghanaians aren’t relying on the South African economy. What we care about is seeing a strong, growing economy and lasting peace in that beautiful country”, an X user added.

“I’ve not heard any bullshit talk after Arsenal won the league, only to hear this coming from an aspiring president.

They should sit down for them to kill 100 people before Ghana react

Even if it’s a halfling, Ghana did the right thing”, one X user.

“Malema is not a sane person; nobody should take him serious. @elonmusk was right about racism in South Africa. God bless our homeland Ghana and make our nation great and”, a netizen added.

Also, one more X user added, “In South Africa, every election period. South African politicians always weaponise foreigners for their own benefit to win elections. In South Africa, foreigners are always the victims of electoral manipulation by South African politicians”.

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