Ghanaians' demonstration demanding the deportation of Nigerians from the West African nation has been denounced by the Federal Government through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM).
AFRIPOST reports that some Ghanaians protested against Nigerians, claiming that they were involved in violent crimes, mass prostitution, ritual killings, and kidnapping in their nation.
Videos seen by this publication on Tuesday showed Ghanian protesters carrying placards with different inscriptions such as "Armed robbery and violent attacks must stop,” “Our health at stake due to mass prostitution,” “Nigerians are kidnapping and using people for rituals,” and “Our kids are getting missing because of Igbos", while chanting protest songs.
However, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, NIDCOM, reacted to the protest by revealing that Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NIDCOM, stated that everyone should denounce the widespread indignation against Nigerians residing in Ghana and label them as criminals.
She said: “Nigerians are not criminals. They are good ambassadors wherever they find themselves, while those bad ones should be fished out and face the necessary sanctions.
“Ghana and Nigeria are like Siamese twins. They are brothers and such in the spirit of ECOWAS and regional integration should continue to live in peace like brothers.”
As the matter is being addressed diplomatically, the NIDCOM Boss pleaded for composure and asked Nigerians residing in Ghana to refrain from becoming provoked or engaging in violent conflict with others.
She cautioned Ghanaians and Nigerians alike from using inciting language going forward, as it has the potential to escalate the situation.
Dabiri-Erewa also cautioned Nigerians from believing the videos that are going around showing Ghanaians destroying Nigerians' stores and property.
Abike stated, "There is no evidence of that, and we must at all costs prevent any reprisal attacks."
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