‘Nigeria Must Go’ Protest Rocks Ghana Over Alleged Ritual Killings, Prostitution
Tensions flared in parts of Ghana as hundreds of protesters took to the streets on Tuesday, demanding the extradition of Nigerian nationals over alleged involvement in a spate of criminal activities.
The demonstrations, which unfolded in major areas of Accra, featured placards with messages highlighting concerns about armed robbery, ritual killings, and mass prostitution.
Protesters also cited threats to public safety and the well-being of local citizens, while urging authorities to take decisive action.
One placard read, “Who protects the rights and freedom of Ghanaians?” as others voiced fears about rising incidents of kidnapping and missing children.
A photograph displayed during the protest depicted an individual reportedly killed in an incident allegedly involving a Nigerian resident.
The calls for extradition come amid growing public scrutiny and inter-community tensions, prompting appeals for diplomatic dialogue and stricter law enforcement measures between Ghana and Nigeria.
In a widely circulated video released Tuesday, a large crowd was seen holding placards bearing messages such as “Armed robbery and violent attacks must stop,” “Our health at stake due to mass prostitution,” and “Who protects the rights and freedom of Ghanaians?”
Some placards also alleged ritual activities, kidnappings, and missing children, with pointed references to certain ethnic groups. The demonstrators displayed a photo of a man reportedly killed by a Nigerian in the Accra area, demanding stronger action from authorities to safeguard local communities.
Speaking in the video, a lady in her mid-30s said Nigerians must go because of their anyhowness in their country.
“Nigerians must go because you can’t be in someone’s country and be doing anyhow. Nigerians must go,” she yelled.
Another protester said Nigerians have taken over their major markets and are perpetrating evil of sorts in their country.
“These Igbo, they are in every part of the country and have targeted our markets. Not just Igbo, Nigerians are in almost every village, and our laws have not allowed foreigners to engage in real dealings. They are perpetrating evil in our country. They even have a Igbo king in Ghana. They have hijacked our lands. It is just a matter of time; we will conquer them and take over our country,” he stressed.
Recall that a similar occurrence popularly christened “Ghana must go” happened in 1983 when the Nigerian government under President Shehu Shagari enacted a directive ordering about two million undocumented immigrants, many of whom were Ghanaians, to leave the country.
“If they don’t leave, they should be arrested, tried and sent back to their homes.
“Illegal immigrants, under normal circumstances, should not be given any notice whatsoever. If you break a law, then you have to pay for it,” the President had said.
This action gave birth to a checked bag called “Ghana must go” into which the Ghanaians packed their belongings, and in turn became a symbol of exclusion and intolerance.
As of the time of filing this report, the Ghanaian government has yet to comment on the situation and the plight of their countrymen on returning Nigerians to their country, irrespective of their status.
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