Ghana deports 42 Nigerians over prostitution, fraud, others

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

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, announced the development in a Facebook post on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He said other foreign nationals affected include 13 Cameroonians, three Ivorians, three Burkinabe, and seven nationals from Benin, bringing the total number of deportees to 68.

Amoakohene said the deportations followed court rulings involving Q-Net, prostitution, and other criminal activities. He praised the Ghana Immigration Service for its professionalism, diligence, and commitment to enforcing immigration laws while upholding due process and human dignity, noting that collaboration with the courts and security agencies strengthens public safety and law and order in the region.

The deportation of Nigerians comes amid heightened scrutiny of Nigerians abroad. In late November, at least 50 Nigerians were arrested in India during one of the country’s largest coordinated crackdowns on a transnational narcotics network.