TENSIONS RISE AS GHANAIANS PROTEST IN ACCRA, DEMAND EXPULSION OF NIGERIANS OVER INSECURITY CLAIMS
A wave of anti-Nigerian sentiment erupted in Ghana’s capital, Accra, as hundreds of protesters took to the streets with placards reading “Nigerians Must Go”, accusing Nigerian nationals of fueling rising insecurity and criminal activities in the country.
The protesters, largely made up of youth groups and civil society members, claimed that an increase in violent crimes, drug trafficking, and cyber fraud in recent times could be traced to foreign influence, singling out Nigerians as major culprits. Chanting slogans and marching to the Ministry of Interior, they demanded immediate government action, including deportation and tighter immigration policies.
Leaders of the protest submitted a petition to government officials, urging swift measures to “reclaim Ghana’s safety” and protect its citizens. “We are not against genuine business people,” one protest leader said, “but we cannot allow our country to be a haven for foreign criminals.”
The protest has sparked strong reactions on social media, with many Nigerians calling for diplomatic restraint and urging both governments to address the situation through dialogue rather than street action. Some Ghanaians have also condemned the protest, describing it as xenophobic and counterproductive.
As of press time, the Ghanaian government has yet to release an official statement, but security has been heightened around Nigerian-dominated neighborhoods in Accra to prevent possible attacks or reprisal actions.
