A Plus
The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has strongly condemned what he describes as a disturbing pattern of harassment against Ghanaian investors in Nigeria. In a statement posted at 1:29 a.m., the MP expressed grave concern over recent events involving Ghanaian nationals, particularly in the case of the River Park Estate in Abuja, where some Ghanaian businessmen have reportedly been subjected to intimidation and human rights violations by Nigerian authorities.
According to A Plus, these actions are not just allegations but are supported by legal filings and eyewitness accounts. He revealed that his office had received photos and videos—some too sensitive for public sharing—documenting acts of aggression, threats, and harassment against Ghanaian citizens and their businesses in Nigeria.
He lamented the stark contrast between these developments and Ghana’s longstanding hospitality towards Nigerians. For decades, he noted, Nigerians have lived and worked in Ghana peacefully under full legal protection, even during challenging periods. A Plus warned that what is unfolding in Nigeria today risks reopening the wounds of the 1980s “Ghana Must Go” episode, a painful moment in West African history when Ghanaians were humiliated and expelled en masse from Nigeria.
He cautioned that if these violations are left unaddressed, they may escalate into full-blown xenophobic attacks, similar to those witnessed elsewhere on the continent. He stressed that silence from Nigerian authorities could be interpreted as tacit approval, and called for urgent measures to ensure the security and fair treatment of Ghanaians residing in Nigeria.
A Plus is demanding immediate intervention from both the Nigerian government and law enforcement agencies to put an end to what he describes as systemic intimidation. He is also urging Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to engage his Nigerian counterpart without delay and to officially convey Ghana’s displeasure over the matter.
Reaffirming the long-standing relationship between the two countries, A Plus described Ghana and Nigeria as “first cousins bound by history, blood, and destiny” and called on both nations to protect that bond by ensuring justice and mutual respect prevail.
