NIDCOM Boss Dabiri Erewa condemns anti-Nigerian protests in Ghana

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has expressed concern over a viral social media video depicting protests in Ghana, where some Ghanaians are seen calling for the repatriation of Nigerians.

In the video, they alleged that the Nigerians conduct is not in line with the Ghanaian norms.

In a statement by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NIDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, the Chairman of he commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, strongly condemned the “blanket outrage” against Nigerians residing in Ghana and the branding of all Nigerians as criminals.

Dabiri-Erewa said:

“Nigerians are not criminals. They are good ambassadors wherever they find themselves while those bad ones should be fished out to face necessary sanctions.

“Ghana and Nigeria are like siamese twins. They are brothers and in the spirit of ECOWAS and regional integration should continue to live in peace like brothers.”

The NIDCOM boss appealed for calm and urged Nigerians living in Ghana to refrain from provocation or violence.

She assured that the matter is being handled at the diplomatic level by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Zubairu Dada.

Dabiri-Erewa also cautioned against the use of inciteful words from either side, warning that such statements could escalate the situation.

Furthermore, she advised Nigerians to disregard circulating videos claiming the destruction of Nigerian shops and properties by Ghanaians, stating, “There is no evidence to that, and we must at all cost try to prevent any reprisal attacks.”