No Ghanaian Was Shot During June 30 Protest – Concerned Ghanaian in South Africa Reject Xenophobia Claims .

The Chairman of Concerned Ghanaians in South Africa, Bra Moro, has dismissed claims that any Ghanaian was shot during the June 30, 2026, protest march in South Africa, insisting there is “no proven evidence” linking the demonstration to the death of any Ghanaian.

In a statement, Moro clarified that the only reported death involving a Ghanaian occurred on June 29, 2026, a day before the protest.

In a zoom interview with Kojo Preko Dankwa on Kessben Maakye show in Accra, Moro insisted, the victim identified as Bashiru Isak, was allegedly shot dead in front of his shop by armed men after he failed to hand over money they demanded.
He explained that the incident was a criminal attack unrelated to the anti-immigrant demonstrations, stressing that several crime-prone communities in South Africa are controlled by gangs that extort residents under the guise of collecting “protection fees.”
Moro said victims who fail to meet the gangs’ demands are often attacked or killed, adding that even the police struggle to operate effectively in some of these areas.

He warned that attributing Bashiru Isak’s death to the June 30 protest would unfairly inflame tensions between Ghanaians and South Africans.

According to him, many Ghanaians still living in South Africa are worried that public comments from some Ghanaian leaders and returnees could worsen relations and expose them to greater danger.

Moro also criticized statements made by some returnees, describing them as “full of lies,” and revealed that they had earlier advised departing Ghanaians to avoid making inflammatory public remarks for the safety of those who remain in the country.

He maintained that many Ghanaians have coexisted peacefully with South Africans for decades and urged authorities to avoid spreading unverified claims that could fuel hostility.

By Maurice Otoo