No xenophobia in Ghana, Nigerians completely safe, president Mahama clarifies

President, John Mahama, has reassured Nigeria that its citizens living in Ghana are safe and that xenophobia has no place there.

Additionally, Mahama reiterated the country’s adherence to the rules of the Economic Community of West African States, particularly those pertaining to the unrestricted flow of people and products throughout the region.

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Magnus Eze, the Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, said in a statement on Friday that the president made the promise on Thursday at the Presidential Palace in Accra when he received President Bola Tinubu’s special envoy, who was accompanied by Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.

“Tell President Tinubu not to lose sleep over the recent protests. Nigeria and Ghana are brothers with a shared history, and we won’t allow anything to come between us,” the statement titled, “Mahama to Tinubu: No room for xenophobia in Ghana,” quoted Mahama as saying

He said the situation was handled quickly and blamed the tension on the resurgence of a clip that was recorded more than 10 years ago by a Nigerian living in the country.

The president further pledged to safeguard Nigerians’ lives, assets, and companies while they are in the country.

“The recirculation of an old video made by a Nigerian residing in Ghana over 10 years ago actually generated tension, but gladly, the situation was swiftly managed.

“The protesters were not more than 50. I assure the envoy of the safety and protection of the lives, properties and businesses of Nigeria and Nigerians in Ghana, ” he stated.

“Every Nigerian back home is apprehensive about the safety of Nigerian nationals in Ghana. We are here to reaffirm the safety of our citizens and to seek ways to strengthen bilateral ties,” she said.

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In addition, the minister revealed plans to assist create a permanent Nigeria-Ghana Joint Commission, which she claimed would aid in addressing youth migration brought on by high unemployment rates.

She also mentioned that she will be visiting with the Nigerian community in Ghana to urge them to follow local laws and act as good representatives of their nation.