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The chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri, has warned against blanket outrage on Nigerians in Ghana by the country’s citizens.

According to her, the stereotype and general branding of Nigerians as criminally minded is unjust and should be widely condemned.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Mrs Dabiri said, “Nigerians are not criminals. They are good ambassadors wherever they find themselves, while those bad ones should be fished out to face necessary sanctions”

She added, “Ghana and Nigeria are like Siamese twins. They are brothers and in the spirit of ECOWAS and regional integration should continue to live in peace like brothers.”


Mr Dabiri made this appeal in response to footage circulating on social media which showed Ghanaians staging a protest, demanding the deportation of Nigerians for their alleged involvement in prostitution and ritual killings in the country.

In the video shared on Tuesday, a large crowd of protesters was seen holding placards with messages such as: “Armed robbery and violent attacks must stop,” “Our health is at risk due to mass prostitution,” “Who protects the rights and freedoms of Ghanaians?” “Nigerians are kidnapping and using people for rituals,” and “Our children are going missing because of the Igbos,” among others.

Whiteshield:
Igbos keep bringing embarrassment to Nigeria anywhere they go.

That should begin to write our tribes on our Nigerian passports.

brain54:
This is coming a bit late...


But I guess it's better late than never.

Nigerians should stand with one voice to criticize this move by the Ghanians.

Some see it as an attack against a certain region or part of Nigeria. But it's not.

This is a case of calling a dog a bad name in so as to hang it.

United we must stand.


"Me against my brother, me and my brother against my cousin, me, my brother, and my cousin against the world".

-Arab saying!

Whiteshield:
Igbos keep bringing embarrassment to Nigeria anywhere they go.

That should begin to write our tribes on our Nigerian passports.

mikeapollo:
We cannot stand united in being lawless and disrespecting our hosts when we travel outside of Nigeria.
Stop the lawlessness and criminal acts and everyone will enjoy peace and respect everywhere in the world.
Don't call me to stand in unity with anyone when some people are doing the wrong things which cause problems and trouble to others!

Thankfully, some Ghanaians also understand the peculiar issue of Nigeria and the source of their concerns.

brain54:
This is coming a bit late...


But I guess it's better late than never.

Nigerians should stand with one voice to criticize this move by the Ghanians.

Some see it as an attack against a certain region or part of Nigeria. But it's not.

This is a case of calling a dog a bad name in so as to hang it.

United we must stand.


"Me against my brother, me and my brother against my cousin, me, my brother, and my cousin against the world".

-Arab saying!

Angelfrost:
Lol... A nation or house divided against itself will fall badly.

There are 3 times more bad eggs in America than Nigeria can ever dream of... Don't bother arguing this fact!


Yet, insult one America anywhere on Earth, and watch the entire nation rally against you!


You guys think this Igbo Vs Yoruba crap y'all do online will help your nation universally... I just dey laugh una.

Let's keep fanning this ember of disunity and division... Yet we keep wondering why the nation can't make progress.

God1000:
From Ghana must go to Nigerians must go, this is a big lesson

But I don't support what some Nigerians are doing out there

mikeapollo:
We cannot stand united in being lawless and disrespecting our hosts when we travel outside of Nigeria.
Stop the lawless and criminal acts and everyone will enjoy peace and respect everywhere in the world.
Don't call me to stand in unity with anyone when some people are doing the wrong things which cause problems and trouble to others!

Thankfully, some Ghanaians also understand the peculiar issue of Nigeria and the source of their concerns.

Angelfrost:
Lol... A nation or house divided against itself will fall badly.

There are 3 times more bad eggs in America than Nigeria can ever dream of... Don't bother arguing this fact!


Yet, insult one America anywhere on Earth, and watch the entire nation rally against you!


You guys think this Igbo Vs Yoruba crap y'all do online will help your nation universally... I just dey laugh una.

Let's keep fanning this ember of disunity and division... Yet we keep wondering why the nation can't make progress.

YesDaddyTill203:
It's the same thing everywhere they go; it's sad and pathetic. Then they will claim the be the victims as usual.
How can a set of people be viewed through the same prism everywhere they go?
They need to check themselves instead of trying to play the victim all the time.

Bodexman:
Is it the eze/kingship stuff that brought all these, or there's more to it

brain54:
This is simply a case of stereotyping a group of people...

They are more law abiding and orderly Nigerians in Ghana than those who are not.

Most of the allegations against Nigerians are baseless and without prove.

If any Nigerian is caught engaging in illegal activities or actions they should be made to face the lawful consequences or repatriated.

This is xenophobia and hatred against Nigerians!

brain54:
...But I guess it's better late than never.
Nigerians should stand with one voice to criticize this move by the Ghanians.
Some see it as an attack against a certain region or part of Nigeria. But it's not.
This is a case of calling a dog a bad name in so as to hang it.
United we must stand....

sainthumble:
Oh God help this country.
Even Ghana 🇬🇭 is doing this to us.
Shame don finish me

YesDaddyTill203:
We will not stop doing to others what you will not take.
Can a Ghanian try to become a king in your region?
Even Northerners who are Nigerians with legit business are treated badly in your region, but you want others to allow you to impose a king on them, along with all sorts of criminalities.

jiz:
APC economic bad policies caused all this see finish