{"id":2005,"date":"2025-08-02T06:16:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T06:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eandelmagazine.com\/eandelmagazine\/?p=2005"},"modified":"2025-08-02T06:16:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T06:16:28","slug":"a-message-of-unity-and-safety-john-mahama-of-ghana-reaffirms-strong-and-unwavering-ties-with-nigeria-and-support-for-ecowas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eandelmagazine.com\/eandelmagazine\/a-message-of-unity-and-safety-john-mahama-of-ghana-reaffirms-strong-and-unwavering-ties-with-nigeria-and-support-for-ecowas\/","title":{"rendered":"A message of unity and safety: John Mahama of Ghana reaffirms strong and unwavering ties with Nigeria, and support for ECOWAS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ghana\u2019s Mahama Reassures Nigerians of Safety, Reaffirms Commitment to ECOWAS Unity<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Former President of Ghana, John Mahama, has moved to reassure Nigerians living in Ghana of their safety, dismissing concerns of xenophobia and reaffirming Ghana\u2019s enduring commitment to regional cooperation under the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).<\/p>\n

Mahama gave these assurances during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Accra with a special delegation sent by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The envoy was led by Nigeria\u2019s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu.<\/p>\n

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In response to recent tensions sparked by the circulation of an old video clip allegedly depicting anti-Nigerian sentiment, Mahama emphasized that Ghana remains a safe and welcoming country for Nigerians. He clarified that the video, which went viral in Nigeria, was over a decade old and did not reflect the current reality in Ghana.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe protest was not even up to 50 people,\u201d Mahama noted. \u201cWe swiftly managed the situation, and I assure the Nigerian government that the lives, properties, and businesses of Nigerian nationals in Ghana are fully protected.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that Nigeria and Ghana share deep historical ties and cultural bonds that cannot be undermined by isolated incidents or misinformation.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet your President know that he can sleep well. There is no place for xenophobia in Ghana,\u201d Mahama said. \u201cWe are brothers with a common heritage, and our unity remains non-negotiable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mahama also reiterated Ghana\u2019s adherence to ECOWAS protocols, particularly those that ensure the free movement of people and goods across member states.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu, speaking earlier during the meeting, expressed gratitude for the warm reception by the Ghanaian authorities. She explained that the delegation\u2019s visit aimed to calm tensions and address the growing apprehension among Nigerians following the viral video.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur mission here is to reassure Nigerians back home and ensure that our nationals in Ghana are safe,\u201d she said. \u201cWe are also here to push for the establishment of a permanent Nigeria-Ghana Joint Commission to strengthen bilateral relations and address youth migration challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n

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She noted that youth migration, driven by high unemployment rates among people under 45 in the subregion, requires collaborative solutions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are encouraging our youth to remain in Nigeria, but if they must migrate, we want them to be exemplary ambassadors,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu also disclosed plans to meet with Nigerian communities in Ghana to encourage them to abide by local laws and contribute positively to their host country.<\/p>\n

The delegation included top officials from Nigeria\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Ambassador Regina Ocheni, Director of African Affairs; Ambassador Innocent Iwejuo, Director of the Minister\u2019s Office; and Mr. Ajuluchukwu Eze, Special Assistant (Administration) to the Minister.<\/p>\n

The meeting highlighted the importance of diplomacy, regional solidarity, and accurate information in preventing unnecessary tensions and promoting peace among West African nations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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