Embassy Demolition: ‘Nigeria Won’t Retaliate’ — Presidency Douses Tension

The Nigeria government has calmed frayed nerves engendered by the Impending diplomatic row over the demolition of the Nigerian High Commission building in Accra, last weekend.

Following the demolition, there are speculations that the development might lead to Nigeria government severing ties with its west African counterpart.

The house of representatives have called for action to be taken against Ghana, saying the incident was a slap on Nigeria’s face.

But the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, on Wednesday, said over Nigeria would not toe a line of retaliatory action against Ghana

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He said the decision was informed by the apology tendered by the Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo, over the incident.

“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,” Shehu stressed.