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Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by 5Ebiscoo: 6:37am On Oct 14, 2018 |
The federal government has expressed concern over the continued closure of shops owned by Nigerians in Ghana, two weeks after President Koffi Nana-Akudo gave an order that they be reopened. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa said this in Abuja, when she played host to the National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) led by its President, Ken Ukuoha. Ukuoha led the Nigerian and Ghanaian Chapters of the Union to present a petition over the continuous closure of their shops to President Mohammadu Buhari through the Anime’s Office. Recall that Nigerian traders in Ghana have been shutout of their business premises in pursuance of the eviction order issued to them and dated 27th July 2018. The Ghanaian authority, said to be was demanding that traders must have one million dollars as minimum foreign investment capital to do business in Ghana as stipulated by its Ministry of Trade and Industry(GIPC) Act, 2013. The Senior Special Assistant to Mr. President expressed worry that in spite of the promise by the Ghanian president to Buhari, those shopshave remained unopened, after the September 27 dateline . She said, “ I am just going to start by appealing to you, I know it is painful , frustrating and emotional. In fact, it is deep but I just urged you all to remain calm.” She said, `I am surprised that after the announcement of President of Ghana on the reopening of the locked shops, they still remained under lock up till now. “The president of Ghana paid a courtesy call on our president during the UN General Assembly in New York and he assured him that Nigerian traders were not being targeted” According to her, “When they said foreigners, he assured that Nigerians were not the target; sadly, the September 27, dateline has elapsed I am very surprised that as at today over 400 shops are still under lock in Ghana.” Dabiri-Erewa expressed dismay that Ghanaian president yet to honour his promise to reopen the closed shops 13 days after. The presidential aide promised to convey the union’s message to the president who he said was the Chairman of the ECOWAS about what their petition. She said that President Buhari as the ECOWAS chairman would ensure that the matter is resolved once and for all She urged the traders not to take laws into their hands no matter how provocative the situation may but to remain calm “I am sure that the matter will be resolved between the two presidents and will be treated as ECOWAS matter. “I know it is not only Nigerians that are affected but other ECOWAS nationals as well but I know that Nigerians are the largest. “On behalf of the government I advised and urge to remain calm because this is an ECOWAS matter and we cannot be doing this to ourselves,” she said. While noting that millions of Ghanaian traders in Nigeria were treated as brothers she appealed to the union not to even think about retaliation but rather be calm and obey their laws. “It is only a matter of time when this would resolved, it is a matter of days these long faces would soon smile because President Buhari would surely intervene,” she assured them. Ukuoha said that in 2018, the Ministry of Trade and Industry(GIPC) and Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in a joint operation established a taskforce with specific mandate to clamp down on Nigerian traders. He said that this had eventually resulted in the ongoing closure of over 400 Nigerian Traders’ shops in Kumasi and the Ashanti region of Ghana. “We are deeply worried with the high level of government complicity and state sponsored incitement and xenophobic attacks on Nigerians on the street of Ghana. “We can provide evidence based on information in video clips and recorded attacks leaving countless Nigerian traders at various hospitals. He noted with concern that Ghanaian security continually expressed helplessness by turning their eyes the other way, when Ghanaian hired thugs and criminals unleash mayhem on Nigerians, molesting and looting their goods and properties. He said among NANTs demand, is the immediate reopening of the over 400 Nigerian owned locked shops in Ghana, as well as the immediate return of all seized goods. He said the government should undertake to protect and provide security for all Nigerian traders and families and be held accountable for any ill treatment on Nigerian traders, or Nigerian citizens residing in Ghana. Nigerians should not be subject to arbitrary and punitive taxation. GIPC Act should not be applied on Nigerian traders as we are not foreigners in Ghana but bonafide community citizens under ECOWAS Law, he stated. https://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/10/ghanas-closure-of-over-400-nigerian.html 3 Likes
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Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by ckmayoca: 6:41am On Oct 14, 2018 |
Ghana president Don bobo Buhari as APC dey bobo us. 26 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by 1zynnvn(m): 6:42am On Oct 14, 2018 |
If they close your shop, carry your "Ghana must come back" bag and go home 22 Likes |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by LUGBE: 6:42am On Oct 14, 2018 |
They are retaliating buharis's Ghana must go . Biafrans should plead with them and remind Ghanaians that they are Biafrans, they will open their shops for them. This means Ghana people have not not forgiven buhari. This is really embarrassing 43 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by speedyGonzales: 6:42am On Oct 14, 2018 |
Because Lifeless has been weak, and NASS in fighting 41 Likes |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by uvemi(f): 6:42am On Oct 14, 2018 |
Let them come back home 2 Likes |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by MANNABBQGRILLS: 6:43am On Oct 14, 2018 |
Ghana...... thumbs up! It's your time. You've paid your dues! 8 Likes |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by cinoedhunter: 6:43am On Oct 14, 2018 |
Terrible 1 Like |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by NotBeenPaid: 6:44am On Oct 14, 2018 |
FG just found thier voice again - this matter has been lingering for weeks now It's no more Ghana must go but Nigeria must go. Karma is truly a bitch! Just the other day common Tanzania that I can even trek and enter were giving Nigerians conditions that without visa no entry into their land! - Giant of Africa is gradually becoming Slaves of Africa 60 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by kindnyce(m): 6:45am On Oct 14, 2018 |
FG...we're talking about Nigerians means of livelihood here. Abeg atop this reactionary trajectory and be proactive. 17 Likes |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by wristbangle: 6:45am On Oct 14, 2018 |
Hmm Nigeria Must Go! Pay back period 1 Like |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by fnep2smooth(m): 6:45am On Oct 14, 2018 |
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Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by mrp0806: 6:45am On Oct 14, 2018 |
Ghana has done it again, South Africa over to you.. Mean while buhari is more concern about atiku 28 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by NaijaRoyalty(m): 6:45am On Oct 14, 2018 |
What else do you expect when the president , Buhari, told the international community that Nigerian youths are criminals and lazy . Buhari must GO in 2019. 37 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by justice212: 6:45am On Oct 14, 2018 |
Small Ghana is now becoming a treat to giant of Africa. Nigeria. if they 're not happy with our guy's over there they should just say it.and stop adopting the Bush fire effect. Like south Africa. Black monkey people 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by foreshore(m): 6:46am On Oct 14, 2018 |
5Ebiscoo: My sympathy with the traders, what do you expect when the President is lifeless 8 Likes |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by rottenPussy: 6:47am On Oct 14, 2018 |
This further shows how useless this government is. Why make negotiation a big deal when you can just cut their gas supply, then mandate them to pay up all their debt to have it reopned. Trust me they will be the one crying for negotiation... 28 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by Caseless: 6:47am On Oct 14, 2018 |
Just Ghana fa? Those black "buns" sellers fa. 6 Likes |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by gbadexy(m): 6:48am On Oct 14, 2018 |
The fact is that the ghanians never really forgot that we did similar to them when they had economic crisis and our own economy was buoyant. 5 Likes |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by Peaceagain: 6:48am On Oct 14, 2018 |
it is not a must to live in another man's country. If your presence is not appreciated, then allow them taste your absence. And for the love of God, Ghana? A tiny winny country. In my mind, it's still Ghana must go. 2 Likes |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by updatechange(m): 6:49am On Oct 14, 2018 |
Ghana must go comes to mind... this is a reprisal attack on Nigerians |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by kollinz1234(m): 6:50am On Oct 14, 2018 |
Stupid government, stupid leaders, stupid administration. Other countries will be rapping ur citizens n all u do is put on agbada, put on a God forsaken cap n spill trash. Why are u telling us, do u want us to act for u? Incompetent bast*rds ![]() ![]() 18 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by RTSC: 6:50am On Oct 14, 2018 |
I learnt on channels TV that there are over 2 million Ghanaians in Nigeria. And that country hardly has the capacity to invest in Nigeria the way Nigerians do in their country. They should be careful. In a war of reciprocity, they have everything to lose. A Peter obi would know how to deal with them. 37 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by Livefreeordieha(m): 6:50am On Oct 14, 2018 |
mrp0806:yea and he is president of of ecowas.. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by Tonimordred(m): 6:52am On Oct 14, 2018 |
1m$ na here |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by arsenal33: 6:52am On Oct 14, 2018 |
kindnyce:Nigerians in ghana should come back and repair the country PDP destroyed. 3 Likes |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by BruncleZuma: 6:53am On Oct 14, 2018 |
When our chickens have come home to roost... MB should leave the PDP and focus on the economy and country, if he can't do that, let his party nominate another individual to actualise that, else Buru onwe gi lawa. 1 Like |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by Omeokachie: 6:54am On Oct 14, 2018 |
Election is around the corner and they are suddenly worried over something those affected have been crying for government intervention without success. Back to Daura 8 Likes |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by Demol4trillions(m): 6:54am On Oct 14, 2018 |
IPOD AND NDIGBO YOUR BUSINESSES FRUSTRATING GHANIANS 5Ebiscoo: |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by Nobody: 6:54am On Oct 14, 2018 |
How many Ghanians have "shops" in Nigeria. Structured businesses were not closed but "shops". They are a competition to the low earners in that community. Is the competition healthy for the Ghanian community.. No. Ghana is still a struggling economy. They should leave ASAP 7 Likes |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by cmikel: 6:55am On Oct 14, 2018 |
. . .. .Wev lost international respect..... . . . . . . . . . . 2 Likes |
Re: Ghana’s Closure Of Over 400 Nigerian Shops Worrisome – FG by nototribalist: 6:55am On Oct 14, 2018 |
And what are you people going to do about it.? Shut down that Benin Republic border now!! Enough of this Ecowas bulshit, turn off the west-African gas pipelines now before Avengers will do it for you. Obasanjo was right to say that we have a president that's too weak and old to sign anything. How I wish Trump is our president now, he would have converted Ghana to Nigerian catfish pond. 15 Likes 4 Shares
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