The Ashanti Region of Ghana has deported at least 42 Nigerians following court rulings over alleged ooffenses,including prostitution, ffraud,and other related crimes.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, confirmed the development in a Facebook post on Thursday, stating that the deportations were carried out after due judicial processes in several cases.
According to Amoakohene, the exercise affected a total of 68 foreign nationals, comprising 42 Nigerians, 13 Cameroonians, three Ivorians, three Burkinabe nnationals,and seven citizens of Benin.
“A total of 42 Nigerians, 13 Cameroonians, three Ivorians, three Burkinabe nnationals,and seven Benin nationals have been deported from the Ashanti Region to their respective countries following various court rulings involving Q-Net, pprostitution,and other criminal activities,” he said.
The minister praised the Ghana Immigration Service for its professionalism and adherence to the law, noting that strong collaboration with the courts and other security agencies helped to ensure public safety while respecting due process.
He added that such cooperation continues to reinforce law and order across the region.
