Senator Izunaso visits Nigeria High Commission Ghana to deescalate tensions raised by “Igbo Village’
In a strategic move Senator representing world zaenatorial zone
On July 22, 2025, Senator Osita Bonaventure Izunaso, paid a visit to the Nigerian High Commission in Accra, Ghana, in the company of Rt. Hon. High Chief Canice Moore Chukwugozie Nwachukwu.
The visit was a courtesy call following the ongoing social media tension between Ghanaians and Nigerians.
During the meeting with the Nigerian High Commissioner, His Excellency Ambassador Michael Abidoye, Senator Izunaso was duly briefed on the situation.
The High Commissioner informed him that the matter was already under control and that the rising tension had significantly deescalated. In his words, the High Commissioner assured the Senator that, as of today, Nigerians and Ghanaians are living peacefully and harmoniously.
He further confirmed that there had been no protests anywhere in Ghana and no arrests involving any Nigerian nationals.
The High Commissioner further said that the Ghana government has no problem with Eze Chukwudi J. Ihenetu, rather all they were hearing was a manipulation from the social media bloggers being sponsored by few individuals who are against his leadership.
Following the briefing, Senator Izunaso thanked the High Commissioner for his swift and effective intervention with the Ghanaian government to help de-escalate the situation.
Furthermore, Senator Izunaso emphasized the significance of the annual New Yam Festival to the Igbo people. He described it as a vital cultural event, a moment of thanksgiving to God for the year’s harvest.
He explained to the High Commissioner that it is customary and considered compulsory for every Igbo man or chief to celebrate the New Yam Festival in order to partake in eating yam throughout the year. He noted that this tradition is observed by Igbos all over the world, and Ghana is no exception.
He, therefore, advised the Nigerian High Commissioner to do more in communicating to the Ghanaian government the cultural importance of the New Yam Festival. He stressed that Igbos in Ghana should be allowed to celebrate this annual festival freely, as it is widely recognized and accepted globally.
Senator Izunaso made it clear to Ambassador Michael Abidoye that the Igbo Yam Festival is a core tradition and cultural identity of the Igbo people, and it is deeply valued without prejudice.
