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Some Ghanaians have expressed their discontent with Nigerians, accusing them of engaging in mass prostitution and ritual killings within their nation.
In a viral video from Tuesday, numerous protesters were seen holding placards with various messages such as “Stop armed robbery and violent attacks;” “Our health is endangered due to mass prostitution;” “Who safeguards the rights and freedoms of Ghanaians;”
“Nigerians are abducting people for rituals;” and “Our children are disappearing because of Igbos,” among others. They also showcased an image of a man purportedly killed by a Nigerian in Accra.
In the video, a woman in her 30s stated that Nigerians must leave due to their chaotic behavior in Ghana. “Nigerians must go because you can’t be in someone’s country acting recklessly.
They must go,” she declared emphatically. Another protester claimed that Nigerians have overtaken their main markets and are committing various crimes in Ghana.
He remarked, “These Igbos are found in every corner of the country and have set their sights on our markets. Not only Igbos, but Nigerians have infiltrated almost every village, and our laws do not permit foreigners to engage in legitimate business.
They are committing atrocities in our nation. They even have an Igbo king in Ghana. They have taken control of our lands. Soon enough, we will prevail over them and reclaim our country.”
It is noteworthy that a similar event dubbed “Ghana must go” occurred in 1983 when the Nigerian government, led by President Shehu Shagari, issued a directive requiring about two million undocumented immigrants, many being Ghanaians, to vacate Nigeria.
“If they refuse to leave, they should be detained, prosecuted, and sent back to their home countries. Illegal immigrants, under usual circumstances, shouldn’t be given any prior notice. If you break the law, you must face the consequences,” the President had stated.
This led to the creation of a bag called “Ghana must go,” which Ghanaians used to pack their belongings, eventually becoming a symbol of exclusion and intolerance.
As of the latest update, the Ghanaian government has not provided any comments regarding the situation or the challenges faced by their citizens concerning the return of Nigerians, regardless of their immigration status.
