He pleaded with the media and the general public to stop branding them as criminals.
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Nigerians are not criminals in Ghana - High Commissioner speaks
The Nigerian High Commission in Ghana has condemned the branding of all Nigerians living in Ghana as criminals.
Ambassador Olufemi Michael Abikoye
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According to him, the media must be circumspect with their reports on crimes committed by Nigerians adding that it is unfair for all Nigerians in Ghana to be branded as such.
A statement signed by the Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana Ambassador Olufemi Michael Abikoye, said "Suffice to say that at times like this, a situation where five (5) Ghanaians in company of three (3) Nigerians allegedly kidnapped two (2) Canadians but seems to enjoy wider press coverage as a crime committed by the Nigerians and considers Ghanaians only as accomplices leave much to be desired on the objectivity of such report. In the light of the above, the High Commission wishes to appeal to the local traditional media and social media to be highly circumspect in such reportage.
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"In effect, the ongoing media trial of the criminals which was now being turned media trial of Nigeria as a country, calls for moderation on the part of media practitioners in Ghana. Moreover, such media trials could be seen as prejudicial to the outcome of the ongoing prosecution in court which sees them as innocent until proven guilty. On this note, the Nigeria lHigh Commission wishes to reiterate its stand that whoever commits crime and is found guilty must face the consequences of his/her action. On its part, the High Commission will continue to mobilize all Nigerians living in Ghana to obey the domestic laws. The High Commission is also in touch with all relevant host authorities with a view to amicably resolve the issue."
The statement added: "This has become highly imperative in view of its larger implications on Nigerians living in Ghana and Ghanaians living in Nigeria as well. Moreover, the excellent relations that subsist between Nigeria and Ghana as maternal brotherly countries under His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari and his brother, President Nana Dankwa Akufo-Addo can never be allowed to be jeopardized by Xenophobic tendencies over such intents."
His reactions come at the back of some Nigerians who have been caught in the recent kidnappings in the country.
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