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The Ghanaian government has issued a warning against protests targeting Nigerians living in the country.

The warning comes amid rising tensions after a weekend by local traders who demanded the expulsion of Nigerians from the Gold Cost country, citing alleged criminal activities and cultural clashes.

The protesters, who carried placards and other items, alleged that Nigerian were causing problems and were involved in criminal activities.

During a two-day visit to Ghana, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s minister of state for foreign affairs, met with Samuel Ablakwa, Ghana’s foreign minister, to address concerns about the safety of Nigerians and their businesses in the country.

At a joint press conference, the Ghana’s foreign minister said the arrowhead of the protest has been reprimanded, adding that he has also issued a public apology.

“As we have agreed, the video that went viral—we were all outraged. That video has been condemned by our counterparts from Nigeria,” Ablakwa said.

“They have reprimanded the gentleman, and he has been asked not to engage in such statements. As we do know, I had met him earlier. He was very contrite and apologised about everything.

“He has issued a public statement to the government and people of Ghana and based on his conduct; he has demonstrated good faith. And will not thread that part any longer.

“It is also important that we have agreed that we will deepen our community-to-community engagement. We have great anthropological antecedents which shows that we are one people.”

Ablakwa clarified that discussions with a Nigerian accused of attempting to establish a “kingdom” in Ghana revealed no territorial ambitions.

However, he expressed concern over a rise in crime involving Nigerians in Ghana and urged them to comply strictly with local laws.

Both ministers agreed on the importance of strengthening diplomatic ties and fostering peaceful coexistence between their peoples.

Odumegwu-Ojukwu reassured that the situation remained calm since her arrival and urged both countries to maintain cordial relations.

She also highlighted the disparity in residency permit fees between both countries, noting that Nigerians in Ghana face higher costs compared to Ghanaians in Nigeria, and called for a fairer balance.

“I came and saw that there were no tires burning on the streets and people with placards everywhere urging Nigerians to be deported,” the minister said.

“It speaks to how the government of President John Mahama was able to rise to the occasion.

“President Mahama and President Tinubu are like brothers. Of course, Nigerians were in a very festive mood during the inauguration ceremony of President Mahama.

“The message would be that there is no cause for alarm. The situation is being handled quite effectively. We will continue with our stakeholders’ engagements.”

SoftSport:
Ghanaians are not targeting "Nigerians", we all know the people they are targeting....

LagosOrigin:
So they will ask if you're yoruba Igbo or Hausa before attacking you right ?

Sometimes you people sound ridiculous with your tribal nonsense

helinues:
If you had been to Ghana before, you won't be asking this question.

LagosOrigin:
says someone that has never been to international airport before

helinues:
10 + countries counting. So you are no longer interested in the topic of discussion but attacking personality as usual.

Same Ghana I used to make a day trip years back to Nigeria. Eish

LagosOrigin:
Oga ade, I dey my own now and you quote me, if I reciprocate now to burst your lies like this one make you no cry as usual o

SoftSport:
Ghanaians are not targeting "Nigerians", we all know the people they are targeting....

LagosOrigin:
Oga ade, I dey my own now and you quote me, if I reciprocate now to burst your lies like this one make you no cry as usual o

Make I sha save dis receipt

SoftSport:
Ghanaians are not targeting "Nigerians", we all know the people they are targeting....

helinues:
10 + countries counting. So you are no longer interested in the topic of discussion but attacking personality as usual.

Same Ghana I used to make a day trip years back to Nigeria. Eish

safarifarms:
You people will be the first to insult or attack someone's personality, but when the person dishes same measure to you you'll start screaming attack. When you suggested that he's never been to Ghana before, what was that one? It was a praise abi. Then enjoy your own praise and stop screaming.

helinues:
From Ghana must go to Nigeria must go. The table turning around

Our people should also start respecting their host

helinues:
If you had been to Ghana before, you won't be asking this question.

safarifarms:
What do you call this? Subtle shade or praises? He was also praising you in return and you called it attack.

sleek214:
Nice one from the govt. Our Nigerian brothers should behave well and respect their host, especially our brothers from the East. South Africa is chasing you guys out, Dubai is restricting visa because of you guys, Ghana have started chasing you guys out... Lagos is checkmating you guys. Una wahala too much.... Make Una dey try behave well before everyone push Una go dot in a circle

helinues:
Respond to the topic of discussion and stop crying. We have not only beating you people in all the conversations, we have defeated you badly.

So you can raise concern about mentioning you. Something you have been doing for years on this forum.

Why is it hard for you people to take ordinary 5 % of what you have been dishing to others.

See as how he deflected from the whole conversation

helinues:
From Ghana must go to Nigeria must go. The table turning around

Our people should also start respecting their host