The Nigerian community leaders in Ghana’s Ashanti Region are pushing back against claims that their members are involved in crime.
At a press conference in Kumasi, Mr. Okafor Martins Chukwudi, President of the All-Nigeria Community in Ghana, denied allegations that Nigerians are responsible for most crimes in the country.
“Some Nigerians in Ghana are into prostitution and others engaged in thievery.” “But you can’t make a general statement that all Nigerians are armed robbers or prostitutes. Our members are doing genuine businesses and we are paying our taxes to the Ghana government as law-abiding citizens,” he said.
“It would be wrong to have the impression that all Nigerians in Ghana are criminals,” he added. Mr. Chukwudi urged Ghanaians to distinguish between a few wrongdoers and the larger Nigerian community that is peaceful and law-abiding.
He expressed regret that some individuals’ actions were giving all Nigerians a bad name and promised that his community would work with Ghana’s security forces. “We want to assure Ghanaians that Nigerians in this country are peaceful, hardworking, and law-abiding citizens who are contributing to the economic development of this great nation,” he said.
“We are ready to support the Ghana government to fight crimes and offer our support to the police service.”
He also encouraged Nigerians in Ghana to be on their good behavior as a reflection of their country by promoting peace and respect between Ghana and Nigeria.
By: Eunice Adjei