In response to rising anti-Nigerian sentiment in parts of Ghana, foreign ministers from both countries are set to hold a joint diplomatic briefing aimed at easing tensions and reaffirming regional cooperation.
The move follows the resurfacing of rhetoric reminiscent of the 1969 “Aliens Compliance Order,” with recent hashtags and social commentary sparking concern over the treatment of Nigerian nationals in Ghana. Reports indicate that migration disputes, trade restrictions, and ECOWAS policy interpretations have contributed to the strain.
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey and her Nigerian counterpart Yusuf Tuggar are expected to outline mutual frameworks for migration reform, trade balance, and diplomatic respect. The joint statement will reaffirm both nations’ commitment to Pan-African unity, regional integration, and peaceful coexistence.
Observers say the briefing could mark a turning point in West African diplomacy, especially as both nations face upcoming elections and rising public pressure to protect domestic economic interests.