Ghana-Nigeria Tensions Rise as Nigerian Lady Weighs In on Abossey Okai Ultimatum, Video
- A Nigerian woman based in Ghana lamented the recurring calls by Ghanaians for Nigerians to leave the country
- She reacted after Abossey Okai traders issued a three-day ultimatum for foreign dealers to vacate their shops
- Preye questioned if Ghanaians in Nigeria ever faced similar public mistreatment or threats from Nigerian citizens online
A Nigerian lady based in Ghana has cried out over the constant call for the sack of Nigerians by Ghanaians from the country.
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The young lady, identified as Preye, weighed in on the conversation involving the Abossey Okai’s 3-day ultimatum given to foreign retailers, especially Nigerians in the area.
This call for the removal has been a pileup of months of reactions from many Ghanaians to sack Nigerians and Igbos following the Ibo King controversy.
On Monday, September 8, 2025, some spare parts dealers at Abossey Okai in Accra issued a warning to foreign dealers at the enclave to close down and vacate their shops or risk being forcefully evicted.
Their outcry came after many local traders accused Nigerians of selling their goods at cheaper prices, claiming they have easier access to imported goods, superior capital-raising avenues, and, in some instances, evade taxes.
Ghana-based Nigerian lady questions Abossey Okai controversy
Commenting on this, Preye pointed out by asking her followers if there had been any instances or cases of Ghanaians in Nigeria publicly crying out online about ill treatment they have received from the country's citizens.
In her words:
"How many Ghanaians in Nigeria can come to social media and say Nigerians mistreated them?"
She went on to share the moment Chief Chukwuemeka Levi Nnaji, the former Nigeria Union of Traders Association, Ghana (NUTAG) President, reacted to the Abossey Okai dealers controversy.
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She also noted that despite the illegal businesses and criminal activities some Ghanaians in Nigeria get themselves involved in, no Nigerians have released a public outcry to chase anyone away from the nation.
She lamented, saying:
"Our people are going through hell in Ghana. I don't know where they said they have made the peace they claimed. People are suffering. People's shops are being closed allegedly. They say Nigerians cannot sell retail. That they should be doing just wholesale."
"This is nothing but a carnivorous behaviour," she added.
Watch the video of the Nigerian lady's outcry below:
Netizens react to Abossey Okai controversy
YEN.com.gh collected reactions from netizens who watched the video on X. Some of the comments are below.
Noble Mathew commented:
"This is not fair at all."
ZALIA BEAUTY said:
"Ask yourself if Ghanaians have a king in Nigeria.🙏🙏"
Let them say😒 wrote:
"Sis, you have to be happy; all the great men will come and bring their money to help the youth to develop your country."
Poncho asked:
"Can you name one notorious Ghanaian in Nigeria?"
Judicious Judicious commented:
"Do you think we don't know what's going on in Nigeria? Can a Ghanaian do that in Nigeria? Half of us Ghanaians have been in Nigeria before, and we know you. Do you remember when you threw stones at us during the 2022 World Cup qualification?"
Abossey Okai traders deny price hike claims
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that some spare parts dealers debunked claims that Abossey Okai traders had inflated prices despite purchasing stock before the cedi’s recovery.
According to a trader, his items before the dollar drop had also been discounted, citing fairness and the need to support everyday Ghanaians.
He urged fairness from all sides, noting that if the government was helping to stabilise the economy, traders should ease consumer pressure.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
