THE IBO CHEIF MUST LISTEN OR WILL BE FORCE TO LISTEN .

The Esteemed Igbo Chief in Accra and His Excellency, the Nigerian Ambassador to Ghana
Subject: Appeal for Respectful Coexistence and Withdrawal of Controversial Intentions

Your Excellency and Respected Chief,
Warm greetings in the spirit of African brotherhood and peaceful coexistence.
Ghana is known globally as one of the most peaceful and tolerant nations in Africa.

Our people are naturally welcoming, and over the years, we have demonstrated this by embracing many of our brothers and sisters from across the continent, including a large and vibrant Igbo community from Nigeria.

We have lived side by side as neighbours, business partners, and even family. Many Igbos have found success in Ghana without harassment or discrimination. Our markets, homes, and towns are shared freely, because we believe in African unity, dignity, and the rule of law.

It is precisely because of this peaceful nature that we write to express deep concern and sound a firm call for caution and dialogue. Recent developments including a circulating video of an Igbo individual declaring that a time will come when the Igbos will take over Ghana are extremely troubling.

Such statements, whether made in jest or in earnest, have the potential to stir division, distrust, and ultimately, conflict among communities that have long lived in harmony.

Even more alarming are reports and public discussions surrounding attempts to create an Igbo Kingdom in Ghana. While the teaching of one’s language or the promotion of culture is not an issue indeed, Ghana encourages all communities to preserve their heritage the attempt to establish a parallel kingdom or authority structure within the sovereign borders of Ghana goes against our national framework.

Ghana is a constitutional democracy. Our governance structure recognizes traditional leadership in the form of paramount chiefs and traditional councils, which are indigenous to the Ghanaian ethnic landscape.

There is no legal recognition for the creation of foreign kingdoms within our territory, and such actions could be interpreted as undermining our constitution and internal security.
This matter has already begun to create tension among ordinary citizens who feel disrespected and provoked.

We do not want these concerns to escalate. Ghana is not South Africa but let us remember what happened there when peaceful coexistence was taken for granted. Many foreign nationals, including Igbos, were targeted and harmed. We do not want that to happen here, and we will never support xenophobia. But neither should we ignore early warning signs.

We must also reflect on events in Nigeria itself. The Igbos’ own struggle with the Biafran movement has shown how dangerous separatist ambitions can become, leading to decades of mistrust and instability. Ghana should not become a new ground for similar tensions.
This is therefore a humble yet strong call on the respected Igbo leadership in Ghana and the Nigerian diplomatic mission to:

1. Publicly disassociate from and condemn the statements suggesting the Igbos will take over Ghana.
2. Withdraw any plans or intentions related to the establishment of an Igbo Kingdom on Ghanaian soil.

3. Engage with the National House of Chiefs and Ghanaian authorities to clarify the cultural role of Igbo communities in Ghana without overstepping constitutional bounds.
4. Promote peace, unity, and mutual respect not provocation, entitlement, or domination.

Ghanaians have shown nothing but love and acceptance. But we must protect the peace we have built. Let this be a moment for correction, dialogue, and mutual understanding not defensiveness or escalation. We are all Africans. Let us not allow ego or ambition to destroy what our ancestors and leaders have worked so hard to build.

We thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to a peaceful resolution to this matter.
May Ghana and Nigeria continue to thrive as peaceful neighbours.

Yours sincerely.
Hon Hadji mustaphar
(Nana Amoah kwedwo ll) Mawerehene of Aburi Atwesine.

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