Ghana Deports 42 Nigerians, Others After Court Convictions in Ashanti Region

Ghana Deports 42 Nigerians, Others After Court Convictions in Ashanti Region

No fewer than 42 Nigerians have been deported from the Ashanti Region of Ghana following court verdicts linked to prostitution, fraud, Q-Net activities, and other related offences.

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, disclosed the development in a Facebook post on December 18, 2025, stating that the deportation followed lawful judicial processes carried out by Ghanaian authorities.

According to him, other foreign nationals affected by the court rulings include 13 Cameroonians, three Ivorians, three Burkinabe nationals, and seven Beninese nationals, bringing the total number of deportees to 68 African nationals.

“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,” Amoakohene said.

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He commended the Ghana Immigration Service for what he described as its professionalism, diligence, and strict enforcement of immigration laws, while also respecting due process and human dignity.

“Their collaboration with the courts and other security agencies continues to strengthen public safety, protect vulnerable persons, and preserve law and order in the region,” he added.

The deportation of Nigerians comes amid growing reports of increased surveillance and mass arrests of Nigerians abroad.

In late November, no fewer than 50 Nigerians were arrested in India during what was described as one of the country’s largest coordinated crackdowns on a multinational drug syndicate.

According to an NDTV report, the operation was carried out by the Delhi Police in collaboration with the Telangana Police EAGLE squad, following months of intelligence gathering.

The raids reportedly dismantled key layers of a criminal cartel involved in the trafficking of methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as hawala money laundering, across several major Indian cities.

Ghana Deports 42 Nigerians, Others After Court Convictions in Ashanti Region