The protesters accused some Nigerians of fueling insecurity, kidnapping, prostitution, armed robbery, fraud, and ritual murders in Ghana.

The demonstration, held at the popular Obra Spot, featured placards with messages such as “Nigerians Must Go,” “End Kidnapping,” and “End Prostitution.” Protesters also claimed that Nigerians, particularly Igbos, are behind various crimes and social vices in Ghana.

One protester stated, “Nigerians must go because you cannot be in someone’s country and do as you please.” Another protester riding a motorcycle expressed concerns about the safety of Ghanaians, citing the killing of a Ghanaian official in Nigeria.

The protest comes amid rising tensions between Ghanaians and Nigerians, with repeated incidents of crime blamed on foreign nationals. The demonstration also follows controversy over the installation of an Igbo traditional leader in Ghana, which sparked debates about sovereignty, cultural identity, and foreign community leadership.

Recently, the Southeast Council of Traditional Rulers abolished the use of the title “Eze Ndigbo” by Igbo leaders outside Igbo land, introducing a new title, “Onyendu Ndigbo,” to be used by Igbo leaders in foreign lands.