Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Ambassador Olufemi Abikoye, has denounced a video purportedly showing maltreatment of Nigerians awaiting deportation from Ghana.
In a statement on Wednesday, Abikoye described the video as ‘fake news’ saying it did not come from Ghana.
“The mission wishes to categorically deny to the insinuation that the video emanated from Ghana.
“Suffice to say that at no point in time were Nigerians over-subjected to such inhuman treatment by any Ghanaian authority,” the statement said.
The commissioner, however, admitted that some Nigerians who were basically found guilty of over-staying in Ghana, beyond the 90 days ECOWAS grace period without regulating their stay, were being deported periodically.
The statement adds that “the two sides are currently collaborating in ensuring that such deportation adheres strictly to internationally best practices.
“Including the holding facilities for deportees in line with United Nations Convention against torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of punishment.”
Abikoye assured of the continued protection of Nigerians in Ghana.
He, however, appealed to Nigerians wishing to stay in Ghana, under the extant ECOWAS Protocol, to ensure that they respect the domestic laws of the host country.
