Ghanaians Demand Deportation of Nigerians Amid Protests

On April 25, 2026, a protest organized by the Ghanaian Concern Youth Alliance took place in Accra, Ghana, where demonstrators called for the deportation of Nigerians. The protest was driven by claims that the presence of foreign nationals, particularly Nigerians, contributed to rising insecurity and unemployment in Ghana.

Protesters accused Nigerians of various criminal activities, including fraud, ritual killings, and organ harvesting. A woman speaking during the protest expressed concerns about Nigerian nationals allegedly destroying Ghanaian women’s lives.

The protest was marked by a large turnout, with attendees holding placards with messages against Nigerian involvement in crime. In response to the escalating tensions, Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, visited Ghana to de-escalate the situation.

During a joint press briefing, she emphasized the need for peace and noted that there were no visible signs of unrest despite the protests. The situation was exacerbated by a viral video that raised anxiety among the public.