The closure of scores of other Nigerian businesses by Ghanaian security agents in Abossey Okai Circle, Accra and Kumasi, Ashanti Region over non-payment of the imposed $1m fee, as well as allegations of harassment by local traders, sparked protest among Nigerian traders and resulted in diplomatic talks between the two countries. “Therefore, if that protocol is followed, Nigerian traders in Ghana should not be asked to pay $1m, unless the same is being demanded of Ghanaian traders. Ghanaian traders would organise hoodlums to beat us up. We’re not aware of Nigerian traders’ exit threat —GhanaWhen contacted, the Ghanaian High Commissioner in Nigeria, Rashid Bawa, was unavailable. But the Vice Consul, Ghana High Commission, Mrs Ruth Kumah, told Saturday PUNCH that she was not aware of the threat by the Nigerian traders to leave Ghana.

Source: Punch August 22, 2020 00:45 UTC