🇬🇭 Ghanaians Protest: “Nigerians Must Go” — Accusations of Ritual Killings, Prostitution & Crime

Tensions have surged in Ghana after widespread protests in Accra, where demonstrators demanded the expulsion of Nigerians from the country over alleged involvement in violent crimes such as kidnapping, prostitution rings, ritual killings, and armed robbery.

🧾 What Sparked the Protests

  1. The protests took place in central Accra (Circle area), where crowds carried placards with messages like:
  2. “Nigerians must go”
  3. “End prostitution”
  4. “End ritual murders”
  5. “Our health at stake due to mass prostitution”

  7. Video footage shared by Nigerian activist Deji Adeyanju on X showed protesters wrapped in Ghana’s flag and dressed in red—the color symbolizing resistance.

🗣️ Grievances Laid Bare

Protesters accused Nigerians of exacerbating crime in Ghana, attributing mass kidnapping, prostitution, ritual killings, and violent offenses to the Nigerian community residing in the country:

“Nigerians are kidnapping and using people for rituals.”

“You are in someone’s country—you can’t just be doing anyhow.”


🤝 Official Response

Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has pledged a diplomatic engagement to address the crisis. The spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, emphasized continued bilateral dialogue to restore harmony between the two nations.


📌 Broader Context

  1. Similar tensions have erupted previously: in mid-2025, Ghanaians protested at the Nigerian High Commission over allegations of harassment by Nigerian police against Ghanaian citizens.
  2. Activists in both countries highlight rampant issues like human trafficking and exploitation of Nigerians in Ghana—especially young women being trafficked under false promises into prostitution or forced work.


🧠 Why This Matters

IssueEffect
Xenophobia & national tensionProtests threaten diplomatic ties between Ghana and Nigeria
Cross-border crimeAllegations raise concerns about governance, policing, and migrant safety
Human traffickingNigerian women reportedly coerced into prostitution and ritual exploitation
Diplomatic diplomacyCalls for de-escalation via engagement rather than confrontation

🚨 Final Thought

The protests—centered around fear, frustration, and entrenched suspicions—highlight the fragile nature of neighborly ties amid rising accusations. As both Ghana and Nigeria navigate this volatile juncture, peaceful dialogue and transparent accountability remain the best pathway forward.




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