The Federal Government has called for calm following a viral video showing Ghanaians protesting and demanding the deportation of Nigerians from their country.
The demonstrators alleged that certain Nigerians were involved in criminal activities, claiming their conduct was at odds with Ghanaian cultural and societal norms.
In response, the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, issued a statement on Tuesday, strongly condemning the blanket labeling of Nigerians as criminals. She described such generalizations as “unfair and dangerous.”
Dabiri-Erewa acknowledged that while a few individuals may engage in unlawful acts, the vast majority of Nigerians in Ghana are law-abiding citizens who make meaningful contributions to the country’s economy and society.
The Federal Government assured that it is engaging relevant authorities to ensure the safety and rights of Nigerians abroad.
