Four Ghanaians Deported from Nigeria for False Identity Statements

General News of Sunday, June 2, 2019

Source: citinewsroom.com

2019-06-02

Four Ghanaian nationals living in Nigeria have been deported, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration said.

In a statement dated May 30, 2019, the ministry said that the four people had been expelled on March 22, 2019, due to an alleged falsification of Nigerian identity.

"The Federal Republic of Nigeria of March 22, 2019 has expelled four Ghanaian nationals for falsifying the Nigerian identity," the statement added.

The deportees are Florence Donkor, Simon Gyan, Yeboah Collins and Alhaji Isa.

The ministry advised Ghanaian residents of Nigeria to abide by the country's laws to prevent such incidents.

"In Nigeria, Ghanaians are advised to abide by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in order to avoid any violation of the laws of the host country. "

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"On 22 March 2019, the Federal Republic of Nigeria expelled four (4) Ghanaian nationals for falsifying Nigerian identity.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of the Republic of Ghana wishes to advise Ghanaians in Nigeria to ensure that they have the necessary documentation to legally reside in Nigeria in accordance with the Protocol. A / P.1 / 5/79 of ECOWAS on the free movement of persons, residence and establishment.

Ghanaians in Nigeria are advised to respect the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in order to avoid any violation of the laws of the host country. "