A lot of people have reacted in disgust and horror following reports of fresh xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
Several videos capturing the rather disturbing acts of assault on foreign nationals resident in the country have flooded the internet in the past few days. The available footages have caused many to voice out concerns with some others taking rather extreme positions such as calling for the deportation of South African nationals in other countries.
Gabby Otchere-Darko, a leading light in the governing New Patriotic Party has added to the commentary.
The lawyer has added his voice to the many who are condemning the cruelty being meted out on other African nationals in South Africa.
Not many Ghanaians are however pleased with his take on the issue, it appears.
In his bid to clarify how other African countries helped South Africa in the apartheid period, the founder of the Dankwa Institute wrote “Sometimes the people you step out of your way to help are those who can hurt you the most. The irony of kindness.”
Sometimes the people you step out of your way to help are those who can hurt you the most. The irony of kindness.
— Gabby Otchere-Darko (@GabbyDarko) September 4, 2019
Some social media users have interpreted his tweet as an act of hypocrisy.
See responses to his tweet:
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You, your uncle and the rest of Akyem family didn’t come. E to help anyone. You came with a single aim, to steal and take control of state properties and that’s exactly you guys are doing!
— Peter Doe Jnr #Gal.20:2-6 (@PeterDoeJnr1) September 4, 2019
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Explain this, Mr Prime Minister! This is a deal entered into by your uncle! #CorruptionOutbreak #1Day1Fraud pic.twitter.com/KuXsckcKag
— Kwame Nkrumah Nana 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭 (@ricword4u) September 4, 2019
Exactly, just like Ghanaians helped Nana Addo when he came begging for power, only to realise that he’s coming to steal,destroy and kill. Very sad for Ghana. Tell us about the PDS scandal. Some of us are angry and will do everything to ensure that this rot is exposed. Thrilla
— Ericuzpapa (@Ericuzpapa3) September 4, 2019
Yes oo… an example is Akufo-Addo
— Che Esq.🇬🇭🇳🇬🇬🇧 (@CheEsquire) September 4, 2019
Just like Akufo-Addo is hurting Ghana with stinking corruption and looting of state funds?
— Nat Tetteh🇬🇭 (@NatTettehGhana) September 4, 2019
Are you referring to Nana Addo? 😏
— Shon 😎 (@Gershon64) September 4, 2019
Remember your uncle is a big example.He begged Ghanaians to test him just like we do when buying palm wine.What are we seeing today,corruption and thievery.
— danny (@dannyaslan124) September 4, 2019
So you help someone doesn’t mean you have bought their conscience. The good will always put you right when you slide off no matter what he stands to get or gain from you. You and your uncle is one hell of a disappointment. Shame on you.
— NAM1isBack (@AdjeiAl) September 4, 2019
We helped your uncle to come to power n now,you,friends n family members r stealing n hurting us.what is our crime?
— MR.ED (@MensahEd) September 4, 2019
NYA BOSS, i guess?
— Seyram (@Seyram63316091) September 4, 2019
For the first time,Gabby is making sense with his post.We helped your cousin to win power and all he could do is to rob https://t.co/kAHgeVg6xO’s sickening and disheartening the way we are been treated.1day 1fraud.
— Do Good (@AlhajiIssa8) September 4, 2019