The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has visited Ghana over the recent demands by some Ghanaians for the deportation of Nigerians from their country.

 

 

 

Over the weekend, a group of Ghanaians staged a protest demanding that Nigerians be sent back to their home country, alleging that their behaviour does not align with Ghanaian values. The protesters, who were mostly traders from the local retail market, carried placards and other items, while stating that their Nigerian counterparts were causing problems and were allegedly involved in criminal activities.

 

 

 

 

While speaking to newsmen after a meeting with Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on Wednesday, July 30, the Minister said the viral videos calling for the deportation of Nigerians had caused anxiety, necessitating her visit to the country for a firsthand assessment of the situation.

 

 

 

“Since I arrived, I haven’t seen people burning tyres in the streets or carrying placards everywhere calling for Nigerians to be deported.

 

This shows that the Ghanaian government and the president have stepped up to the situation. I would say there’s no cause for alarm, they are handling the situation effectively, and we will continue engaging stakeholders.”he said

 

 

 

On his part, the Ghanaian Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Ablakwa, said the ministry is addressing the matter and has met with some leaders of the Nigerian community.

 

 

 

“The Ghanaian government will ensure that everyone in the country, citizens and non-citizens, is protected,” he said.