The Concerned Youth of Ghana organised a street walk to raise awareness about criminal activities in the country, particularly those involving certain groups of foreigners, especially Nigerians.
According to Maame Dufie, Head of Communication, the group’s primary goal is to protect Ghanaians. The initiative was also sparked by a recent incident where a video circulated online featuring an individual claiming to be the “King of the People” and wanting to create a kingdom in Ghana. This claim, the group believes, goes against Ghana’s laws and constitution.
Maame Dufie emphasised that if the individual wants to create a community, they should do so within the framework of Ghana’s laws and customs. She pointed out that even Ghanaian communities abroad and foreign communities in Ghana, such as the Liberian and Nigerian communities, operate collectively under their national identities rather than seeking autonomy.
Maxwell Addo Osei, organiser for the youth group, raised concerns about foreigners, particularly Nigerians, engaging in criminal activities in Ghana, such as kidnapping and killing people. According to the group, these activities need to be addressed immediately.
He is concerned that the individual’s claim to represent a particular tribe and create a kingdom could be divisive and undermine national unity.
Ayitey Sampson, a citizen of Ghana, also highlighted that Nigerians are often rejected in various countries around the world due to their misconduct. They cited examples of Nigerians facing rejection and even death penalties in countries like America, Kuwait, Vietnam, and South Africa.
He attributed this rejection to the actions of Nigerians who bring their problematic lifestyle to other countries, including crimes like manslaughter, human trafficking, and kidnapping.
Emphasised that this behaviour is a reflection of the poor leadership in Nigeria, a country with good people but significant challenges.
Source: Oyerepafmonline.com/ Bernard K Dadzie
