President Mahama: No Room for Xenophobia in Ghana
Accra, Ghana – August 1, 2025
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has assured that Nigerians living and conducting business in Ghana are safe, emphasizing that there is no place for xenophobia within the country.
The President gave the assurance during a meeting with a high-level Nigerian delegation led by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who conveyed a message from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Strong Bilateral Ties
Mahama reiterated the long-standing friendship between Ghana and Nigeria, stating that both countries share historic, economic, and cultural ties that cannot be broken.
“Nigeria and Ghana are brothers and sisters. We have too much history in common to let anything divide us,” Mahama said.
He urged President Tinubu not to be alarmed by recent protests involving a small group of Ghanaians who expressed concerns over a viral video allegedly made by a Nigerian resident in Ghana over a decade ago.
Prompt Response to Protests
Addressing the matter, President Mahama clarified that the Ghanaian authorities acted swiftly to de-escalate the protests, which involved fewer than 50 individuals.
He reaffirmed that the rights and safety of all foreigners—particularly Nigerians—remain protected, stating that the Ghanaian government is committed to upholding the ECOWAS protocol on the free movement of persons and goods.
Strengthening Diplomatic Engagement
Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu emphasized the importance of maintaining open dialogue and cooperation between both nations. She proposed the establishment of a Nigeria-Ghana Joint Commission to strengthen bilateral relations and address mutual concerns such as youth migration and regional employment challenges.
She also encouraged Nigerians in Ghana to be law-abiding and to serve as ambassadors of their country, promoting positive interactions within their host communities.
