We Are Not Criminals’ – FG Fires Ghanaians Protesting ‘Nigeria Must Go’

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has strongly condemned recent protests in Ghana targeting Nigerians living in the country. The protests, which gained considerable attention on social media, involved Ghanaian citizens demanding the deportation of Nigerians, accusing them of various crimes including mass prostitution, ritual killings, kidnapping, and violent offenses.

According to reports, hundreds of protesters in Ghana carried placards with messages 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.” These accusations sparked a wave of tension between the Nigerian and Ghanaian communities.

 

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In response, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols at NIDCOM, conveyed a statement from Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman and CEO of NIDCOM, condemning the broad-brush labeling of Nigerians as criminals. Dabiri-Erewa emphasized that Nigerians abroad are generally good ambassadors of their country and that only a few bad actors should be held accountable and face legal consequences.

She further highlighted the close relationship between Nigeria and Ghana, likening the two countries to “siamese twins” bound by brotherhood and the principles of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) regional integration. She called for peaceful coexistence and mutual respect between the two nations.

The NIDCOM chairperson appealed for calm among Nigerians living in Ghana, urging them not to respond violently to provocations. She assured that the issue is being addressed diplomatically and cautioned both Nigerians and Ghanaians against using inflammatory language that could escalate tensions.

Additionally, Dabiri-Erewa urged Nigerians to ignore circulating videos claiming that Nigerian-owned shops and properties were being destroyed in Ghana, stating there is no verified evidence supporting such claims. She stressed the importance of preventing any reprisal attacks that could worsen the situation.

This development underscores the challenges faced by migrant communities and the importance of diplomatic engagement and dialogue in resolving disputes that arise from misunderstandings and social tensions. The Federal Government’s firm stance aims to protect the dignity of Nigerians abroad while fostering peaceful and cooperative relations with neighboring countries like Ghana.

 

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