Ghana’s Ashanti Region has deported no fewer than 42 Nigerians following various court rulings on charges bordering on alleged prostitution, fraud, and other related offences.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, made this known via his Facebook page, revealing that the mass deportation also affected other African nationals.
Among those shown the way out were 13 Cameroonian nationals, three Ivorian nationals, three Burkinabe nationals, and seven Benin nationals, bringing the total number of deported African nationals to 68.
Amoakohene wrote, “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.”