I pray Nigeria does well so they don’t run to Ghana’ — President Mahama

News I pray Nigeria does well so they don’t run to Ghana’ — President Mahama Published on April 14, 2026 By Francis Ugwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); President John Mahama has underscored the importance of Nigeria’s stability to Ghana’s security and economic wellbeing, warning that challenges in Africa’s most populous nation could trigger migration pressures across the subregion. Mahama made the remarks at the African Heritage Awards 2026, where he highlighted the strong historical, cultural, and economic ties between Nigeria and Ghana. According to him, Nigeria’s progress is directly linked to Ghana’s fortunes, noting that instability in the country could have spillover effects on smaller neighbouring states. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “Nigeria is of keen security interest to us. If Nigeria does well, Ghana does well,” Mahama said. “I mean, when you have cousins, 250 million of them, you want them to do well so that one million of them don’t come drifting towards a small country like Ghana,” he said, adding that the size of Nigeria’s population makes its stability a matter of regional concern. Mahama also expressed personal concern over Nigeria’s situation, stating that he regularly reflects on the country’s challenges and hopes for improvement. He further pointed to longstanding ancestral and migration links between the two countries, particularly connections between Ghanaian communities and the Yoruba ethnic groups in southwestern Nigeria. The former Ghanaian leader noted that these shared roots reinforce the deep relationship between both nations and underscore the need for sustained stability in Nigeria. His comments come amid growing concerns across West Africa over insecurity, economic pressures, and migration trends, with regional leaders continuing to stress Nigeria’s strategic role in maintaining balance and prosperity within the subregion. Don't Miss Timothy Odedina: Ending the era of political warfare: Consensus and the future of Ogun succession politics You may like 2026 World Cup: Ghana names Queiroz Black Stars head coach World Cup 2026: ‘Go to Nigeria’ – Gaye advises Ghana on new coach Ghana to grant visa-free entry to all African nationals Ghana sacks Black Stars coach, Otto Addo after back-to-back defeats Slavery: Ghana president did what many African leaders failed – Shehu Sani Ghana brings slavery reparations debate to the United Nations as Africa strengthens its demand for historical justice

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