FG Reacts To “Nigerians Must Go” Protests In Ghana

by KakakiOodua Media Services in Afrique de l'Ouest, News, Press Release, West Africa

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has addressed a recent viral video depicting Ghanaian protestors calling for the deportation of Nigerians from Ghana.

The protestors in the video accused some Nigerians of criminal behavior and of acting in ways that clash with Ghanaian societal values.

In response, NIDCOM Chairman/CEO Abike Dabiri-Erewa issued a statement condemning the sweeping generalization of Nigerians as criminals. She labeled such accusations as both unfair and dangerous.

Dabiri-Erewa emphasized that while a small number of individuals may indeed be involved in illicit activities, the overwhelming majority of Nigerians residing in Ghana are law-abiding citizens who make valuable contributions to Ghanaian society.

She said, “Nigerians are not criminals. They are good ambassadors wherever they find themselves while those bad ones should be fish 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.”

The NIDCOM Chairman/CEO urged Nigerians in Ghana to remain calm and avoid any form of violence, emphasizing that the issue is being addressed through diplomatic channels.

She cautioned both Nigerians and Ghanaians against using inflammatory language, as it could worsen the situation.

Dabiri-Erewa also advised Nigerians to ignore circulating videos that falsely claim their shops and properties are being destroyed by Ghanaians.

She said, “There is no evidence to that and we must at all cost prevent any reprisal attacks”.

The NIDCOM boss commended the High Commissioners of both Ghana and Nigeria for their diligent work in managing the situation.

She added that Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has also been in contact with Ghanaian authorities, taking proactive steps to address the issue.

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ALLEGED DEPORTATION OF NIGERIANS IN GHANA, DABIRI-EREWA APPEALS FOR CALM

The attention of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has been drawn to a disturbing video on social media showing a protest by some Ghanaians calling on the authority to send Nigerians back to Nigeria alleging that their behaviours and attitudes were not in conformity with the norms of Ghana.

In a statement, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) said the blanket outrage against Nigerians living in Ghana and branding them as criminals should be condemned by all.

" Nigerians are not criminals. They are good ambassadors wherever they find themselves while those bad ones should be fished out to face necessary sanctions"

"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.

The NIDCOM Boss thus appealed for calm and urged Nigerians living in Ghana not to be provoked or go into violence with anyone as the issue is being handled at the diplomatic level by the Minister of State Foreign Affairs , Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu.

She advised anyone using inciteful words, on both sides , to desist henceforth as such statements are capable of escalating the matter.

Dabiri-Erewa also advised Nigerians to disregard the videos circulating that Nigerians' shops and properties are being destroyed by Ghanaians.

"There is no evidence to that and we must at all cost try to prevent any reprisal attacks".

She praised Ghanaian and Nigeria High Commissioners for their efforts to control the situation, adding that the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs , has also been in touch with Ghanaian authorities and had taken some pro- active measures .

E signed.

Abdur-Rahman Balogun Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, NIDCOM, Abuja. 29th July, 2025.

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