The Nigerian Presidency has disclosed that there would be no retaliation against Ghana over the demolition of its High Commission building in Accra.
POLITICS NIGERIA earlier reported that a building in the Nigerian High Commission, Ghana, was demolished by a Ghanaian businessman last Friday. He stormed the premises with armed men and bulldozers and threatened to harm anyone who stands in the way of the demolition.
In a statement on Wednesday signed by the Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, Nigeria will not be pressing any further action against the West African country, saying that diplomacy will be used in settling the matter amicably.
Shehu added that the apology tendered by the Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo, over the incident is enough to resolve the matter.
He said: “The President of Ghana has called and regretted the action and apologised to the President of Nigeria. I think he has shown leadership in the matter and what should Nigeria do; these are two leading countries in West Africa.”
“Nigeria will not engage in a street fight with Ghana. This cannot happen. So, the two leaders, especially President Muhammadu Buhari, who is much respected in Africa, they all call him ‘Baba’ (Father), so he is bound to show restraint.”
“Matters such as this when they arise, it is always better when they arise, they should be resolved diplomatically. No, there shouldn’t be a fight between Nigeria and Ghana, this will not happen.”
