Hundreds of Ghanaians protested in Accra’s Obra Spot on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, demanding the expulsion of Nigerians from their country, citing allegations of mass prostitution, ritual killings, kidnapping, and market dominance by Nigerian nationals, particularly those of Igbo descent. The demonstrators, draped in Ghanaian flags and red clothing symbolizing resistance, carried placards with messages like “Nigerians Must Go,” and “End Ritual Murders.” A viral video captured a protester declaring, “Nigerians must go because you can’t be in someone’s country and be doing anyhow,” while another accused Nigerians of flouting laws restricting foreign retail.
The protests, which echo the 1983 “Ghana Must Go” deportation of Ghanaians from Nigeria under President Shehu Shagari, have heightened tensions between the two nations, with no official response yet from the Ghanaian government. Demonstrators referenced unverified incidents, including a man allegedly killed by a Nigerian in Accra, and criticized the influence of an Igbo leader, Eze Chukwudi Ihenetu, dubbed the “Igbo King” in Ghana, as noted by Asaba Metro. The Nigerian government has promised a diplomatic resolution, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urging calm. Sentiments on social media show Nigerians condemning the xenophobia while acknowledging the need to address criminality, reflecting a complex discourse amid ECOWAS ties.
