The Ghanaian government has deported no fewer than 42 Nigerians from the Ashanti Region after various courts found them guilty for prostitution, fraud, and other related offences.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, disclosed this on social media.
According to him, other foreign nationals deported include 13 Cameroonian nationals, three Ivorian nationals, three Burkinabe nationals, and seven Benin nationals.
“A total of 42 Nigerians, 13 Cameroonians, 3 Ivorians, 3 Burkinabe nationals, and 7 Benin nationals have been deported from the Ashanti Region to their respective countries following various court rulings involving Q-Net, prostitution, and other criminal activities.
I commend the Ghana Immigration Service for its professionalism, diligence, and firm commitment to enforcing our immigration laws, while upholding due process and human dignity.
Their collaboration with the courts and other security agencies continues to strengthen public safety, protect vulnerable persons, and preserve law and order in the region.” he said
The deportation of the Nigerians comes amid growing reports of increased scrutiny and mass arrests of Nigerians abroad.