Ghanaians and Nigerians alike have been advised to desist from making inflammatory comments about each other, as such statements could lead to reprisal attacks between the two countries.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, , said that such inflammatory comments could jeopardise the peace and security of the two countries if not well managed.
Ablakwa's statement follows a statement made by a Nigerian national, who claimed to be an Igbo King in Ghana, that sparked outrage among some Ghanaians, leading to protests last weekend.
According to Ablakwa, the said viral video had been condemned by Ghanaians living in Nigeria, while the gentleman who made the statement had been reprimanded In addition, Ablakwa said that the gentleman had issued a public statement to apologise to President , the government, and the citizenry for his conduct. "Based on his conduct, he has demonstrated good faith that he's really, upon reflection, apologetic and will not tread that any longer," Ablakwa said.
