At least 42 Nigerians have been deported from Ghana’s Ashanti Region following court rulings on prostitution, fraud, and other offences, alongside other African nationals

At least 42 Nigerians have been deported from Ghana’s Ashanti Region following court rulings over alleged prostitution, fraud, and other criminal activities.

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The Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, disclosed the development in a Facebook post, noting that other foreign nationals deported include 13 Cameroonians, three Ivorians, three Burkinabe, and seven Beninese, bringing the total to 68 African nationals affected.

Amoakohene stated, “A total of 42 Nigerians, 13 Cameroonians, 3 Ivorians, 3 Burkinabe nationals, and 7 Benin nationals have been deported from the Ashanti Region to their respective countries following various court rulings involving Q-Net, prostitution, and other criminal activities.

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.”

He added that the collaboration between the Ghana Immigration Service, courts, and security agencies continues to strengthen public safety, protect vulnerable persons, and preserve law and order in the region.

The deportation comes amid increased scrutiny of Nigerians abroad.

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In late November, more than 50 Nigerians were arrested in India during a coordinated crackdown on a transnational narcotics and money-laundering syndicate operating across multiple cities, according to Indian news agency NDTV.