Ghana’s Mahama Reassures Nigerians of Safety, Reaffirms Commitment to ECOWAS Unity
Former President of Ghana, John Mahama, has moved to reassure Nigerians living in Ghana of their safety, dismissing concerns of xenophobia and reaffirming Ghana’s enduring commitment to regional cooperation under the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Mahama gave these assurances during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Accra with a special delegation sent by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The envoy was led by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu.
In response to recent tensions sparked by the circulation of an old video clip allegedly depicting anti-Nigerian sentiment, Mahama emphasized that Ghana remains a safe and welcoming country for Nigerians. He clarified that the video, which went viral in Nigeria, was over a decade old and did not reflect the current reality in Ghana.
“The protest was not even up to 50 people,” Mahama noted. “We swiftly managed the situation, and I assure the Nigerian government that the lives, properties, and businesses of Nigerian nationals in Ghana are fully protected.”
He added that Nigeria and Ghana share deep historical ties and cultural bonds that cannot be undermined by isolated incidents or misinformation.
“Let your President know that he can sleep well. There is no place for xenophobia in Ghana,” Mahama said. “We are brothers with a common heritage, and our unity remains non-negotiable.”
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