Overseas Affairs Minister, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
…as Nigeria, Ghana reaffirm sturdy ties
The governments of Nigeria and Ghana have moved to dispel rising issues sparked by viral movies suggesting animosity in direction of Nigerians dwelling in Ghana, insisting that bilateral relations stay cordial and that no such incidents have occurred.
The joint reassurance got here throughout a diplomatic go to by Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Overseas Affairs, who led a fact-finding delegation to Accra on the directive of President Bola Tinubu.
Addressing journalists at a joint press convention alongside Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Minister of Overseas Affairs, Odumegwu-Ojukwu emphasised that there was no indication of hostility in opposition to Nigerians.
“The scenario on floor is calm and peaceable. We interacted with Nigerian residents and neighborhood leaders right here in Ghana, and there’s no trigger for alarm”, she stated.
She expressed appreciation to the Ghanaian authorities and significantly counseled President John Dramani Mahama for his management in sustaining peace and regional diplomacy.
She additionally advocated for the reactivation of the Nigeria-Ghana Joint Fee, describing it as an important platform to strengthen bilateral ties and stop future diplomatic misunderstandings.
Ghana’s Overseas Minister additionally addressed the issues, denying that any group protests or focused aggression had occurred.
He famous that every one law-abiding residents, no matter nationality, are protected below Ghanaian regulation and urged the general public to ignore deceptive narratives unfold on social media.
“We should be cautious concerning the form of info we devour and share. The latest movies making the rounds are deceptive and have the potential to unnecessarily injury the historic and cultural ties between our nations”, Ablakwa stated.
The ministers recalled earlier strains in Nigeria-Ghana relations, together with the notorious “Ghana Should Go” saga of 1983, as reminders of the necessity for cautious diplomacy and regional cooperation.
Each leaders burdened that Africa should be taught from its previous and work in direction of unity, peace, and mutual progress.
Along with the press briefing, the Nigerian delegation held a number of closed-door conferences with diplomats, neighborhood leaders, and different key stakeholders.
