The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has strongly condemned the recent protest in Ghana where some citizens demanded the deportation of Nigerians, describing the generalization of Nigerians as criminals as “unfair and dangerous.”
NIDCOM Chairman, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, made the statement on Tuesday in response to a viral video showing Ghanaians accusing Nigerians of engaging in criminal acts and calling for their expulsion.
Dabiri-Erewa said while a few individuals might be guilty of wrongdoing, the majority of Nigerians living in Ghana are law-abiding, peaceful, and contribute meaningfully to the local economy and society.
“Nigerians are not criminals. They are good ambassadors wherever they find themselves,” she said. “Those who break the law should face the consequences, but blaming an entire nationality is unjust and harmful.”
She also appealed to Nigerians living in Ghana to remain calm and not resort to violence, adding that the Nigerian government is engaging Ghanaian authorities through diplomatic channels to resolve the issue.
The NIDCOM boss dismissed rumours that Nigerian-owned shops and properties were being destroyed in Ghana, stating that no credible evidence had been found to support such claims. She urged social media users to refrain from spreading inciting content.
Dabiri-Erewa praised the efforts of the Nigerian and Ghanaian High Commissioners, as well as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, for proactively working to defuse tension and preserve the long-standing relationship between both countries.