The state minister of foreign affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has urged composure amid calls by certain Ghanaians for the expulsion of Nigerians from their nation.
During a joint news conference in Ghana on Wednesday, the minister gave a speech.
She said that because of the concern the viral films had produced, she had to travel to the nation to have a firsthand look at the situation.
“Since I arrived, I haven’t seen people burning tyres in the streets or carrying placards everywhere calling for Nigerians to be deported,” she said.
“This shows that the Ghanaian government and the president have stepped up to the situation — I would say there’s no cause for alarm, they are handling the situation effectively, and we will continue engaging stakeholders.”
Odumegwu-Ojukwu also explained that they had met with some of the leaders and individuals involved in a bid to de-escalate tensions.
Samuel Ablakwa, Ghana’s foreign affairs minister, said the ministry is addressing the matter and has met with some leaders of the Nigerian community.
“The Ghanaian government will ensure that everyone in the country — citizens and non-citizens — is protected,” he said.
He added that while the country will protect everyone, people also need to be “law-abiding and avoid criminal activities and actions that could divide us”.
