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

President John Mahama warned that instability in Nigeria could spill over into Ghana, risking increased migration and harming Ghana’s security and economy. Speaking at the African Heritage Awards 2026, he highlighted the deep cultural and trade ties between the two nations and urged Nigeria to stay stable to avoid

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