The Ghana First Alliance has formally notified the Ghana Police Service of its intention to stage a massive peaceful demonstration in response to recent xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians in South Africa.

According to a public order notice submitted to the Greater Accra Regional Headquarters of the Ghana Police Service on Thursday, June 3, the group said the demonstration was necessary following what it described as brutal attacks on Ghanaian nationals in South Africa, which reportedly led to the emergency evacuation of 300 Ghanaians back home.

The Alliance stated that it expects the police to provide the necessary security and protection required under the Public Order Act, 1994 (Act 491), to ensure the success of the planned demonstration.

In the statement signed by Lead Convener, Nana Otu Darko, the group praised the Government of Ghana for what it described as a swift and decisive evacuation effort that ensured the safe return of the affected Ghanaians.

While commending the intervention, the Alliance argued that evacuation alone is not enough and called for long-term measures to protect Ghanaian citizens living and working abroad.

As part of its demands, the group is calling on the government to impose economic sanctions on South African-owned businesses operating in Ghana by refusing to renew expired corporate and mining licences. The statement specifically mentioned Tarkwa Mines and Gold Fields Mines, alongside other South African corporate entities operating in the country.

The Alliance is also demanding a review of Ghana's visa arrangements with South Africa, including the immediate cancellation of visa-free entry privileges for South African citizens and the introduction of mandatory visa requirements.

Additionally, the group wants authorities to intensify immigration enforcement by identifying and deporting South African nationals who have overstayed their visas or are residing illegally in Ghana.

The organization further appealed to the African Union (AU) to intervene urgently and address what it described as recurring xenophobic violence in South Africa, arguing that such incidents undermine the principles of pan-African unity, human rights, and the free movement of people across the continent.

The demonstration will also be used to advocate for reintegration support packages for the 300 Ghanaians who were evacuated from South Africa.

According to the statement, petitions will be presented to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Jubilee House, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The petitions will focus on issues relating to resource management, national security, diplomatic relations, and the protection of Ghanaian citizens abroad.

The Ghana First Alliance emphasized that the planned protest would be entirely peaceful and urged all participants to remain calm, organized, and law-abiding throughout the exercise.

"We are marching to enforce the law and protect human lives, not to break the law. Our strength lies in our numbers, our discipline, and our unwavering focus," the statement noted.

The group said further details regarding the demonstration and engagement with the media will be announced in the coming days.