The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has said President John Mahama of Ghana is committed to promoting peaceful coexistence between his citizens and Nigerians in his country.

MyNigeria reported that Ghanaians took to the streets a few days ago, calling for the deportation of Nigerians, waving placards and chanting "Nigerians Must Go."

This was after a Nigerian man claimed he was trying to set up an Igbo kingdom in Ghana, to the aggravation of the citizens of the country.

To quell the protest and growing animosity against Nigerians, Bianca flew to the West African country, where she met with the Inspector-General of Police and also the Foreign Affairs Minister.

She also met with President Mahama, revealing details of the meeting in a post on X.

Bianca wrote, "It was an engaging session with the President of Ghana H.E John Dramani Mahama to convey the concerns of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria H E Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the people of Nigeria over the recent protests against Nigerian nationals in Ghana.

"The Ghanaian President is committed to promoting peaceful coexistence as had hitherto been the situation between Ghanaian citizens and the Nigerian community and to ensure that both citizens and non-citizens, including their properties and assets are safe and secure.

"He also called for all residents to adhere to the laws of the country and avoid inflammatory rhetoric capable of creating tensions and fanning embers of violence, reiterating that Nigeria and Ghana have a shared history, and are strategic pillars of ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West Africa States.

ASA