Ghanaian authorities have deported a significant number of Nigerian nationals following court rulings related to alleged criminal activities. This action highlights a broader pattern of increased scrutiny facing Nigerians in foreign countries.
Court Orders Lead to Mass Deportation
On Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Mr. Frank Amoakohene, confirmed the development via an official statement posted on his Facebook page. He revealed that a total of 68 African nationals were ordered to leave Ghana based on decisions from various courts in the region.
The deportees included 42 Nigerians, 13 Cameroonians, three Ivorians, three Burkinabe nationals, and seven Benin nationals. The court rulings were connected to alleged involvement in activities linked to Q-Net, prostitution, and other criminal offences. The minister emphasized that these deportations followed the conclusion of due legal processes.
Ghana Immigration Service Commended
In his statement, Minister Amoakohene publicly praised the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) for its role in the operation. He commended the agency for its professionalism, diligence, and firm commitment to enforcing the country's immigration laws.
"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," Amoakohene wrote.
He further noted that the effective collaboration between immigration officials, the judiciary, and other security agencies was crucial. This partnership, he stated, helps strengthen public safety, protect vulnerable persons, and preserve law and order in the Ashanti Region.
A Pattern of Scrutiny on Nigerians Abroad
This incident in Ghana is not an isolated case. It occurs against a backdrop of growing reports concerning the arrest and deportation of Nigerians in several countries over alleged criminal activities.
In late November 2025, Indian authorities arrested no fewer than 50 Nigerians in one of the country's largest coordinated crackdowns on a transnational narcotics network. According to a report by NDTV, the suspects were believed to be part of an extensive drug distribution and hawala money-laundering syndicate operating across major Indian cities like Delhi and Telangana.
Furthermore, the United States recently deported six Nigerians who had been charged with various crimes. This was part of a broader decision by the U.S. government to remove at least 3,000 Nigerians involved in criminal activities. The deportees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on a Delta Airlines flight and were received by Nigerian government officials for further processing.
These consecutive events point to an escalating trend of international law enforcement actions targeting Nigerians overseas. The deportations from Ghana underscore the ongoing challenges related to cross-border crime and the stringent application of immigration laws by host nations.
