The Digest:
Protesters have gathered in Accra demanding that Nigerians leave Ghana, accusing them of dominating retail markets in violation of the 2013 Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act, which bars non-Ghanaians from retail trading without a $1 million investment and hiring 20 skilled Ghanaians. Protesters also blamed Nigerians for rising kidnappings, ritual killings, and prostitution, though no 2026 statistics confirm disproportionate involvement. The rally echoes 2025 protests and Nigeria's 1983 deportations that coined the 'Ghana Must Go' bags.
Key Points:
- The protest is happening at Obra Spot in Accra.
- Nigerians online have pointed out that Ghanaians thrive in Nigerian markets without similar backlash.
- The 2013 law requires a $1 million investment for non-Ghanaians to engage in retail trading.
- The protest echoes similar demonstrations in 2025.
- The 'Ghana Must Go' bags originated from Nigeria's 1983-1985 deportations of Ghanaians.
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