Ghana’s Foreign Minister invited Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu to a meeting yesterday . The meeting was held to address the concerns raised by the viral video in which Ihenetu claimed he intended to establish an Igbo Kingdom in Ghana after allegedly purchasing a tract of land.
Ihenetu clarified that the video was an old interview from 2013, which he deeply regrets. He assured the President and the government of Ghana that he has long abandoned that idea and has not purchased any land for that purpose.
During the meeting, Ihenetu conveyed his sincere apologies to the President, Government, Chiefs, and People of Ghana for the unfortunate agitations his interview had caused. He emphasized Ghana’s celebrated friendly foreign policy, which is welcoming to all, particularly Africans and people of African descent.
Ihenetu emphasized the importance of adhering to peaceful and law-abiding traditions and desisting from conduct or pronouncements considered unlawful, divisive, and incendiary, even as they enjoy Ghana’s famed hospitality.
The government urged calm and restraint and recalledparable bond of friendship and brotherhood between Ghana and Nigeria. They called for guarding commentary to prevent the matter from degenerating into xenophobic consequences.
In conclusion, the meeting between Ihenetu and the Foreign Minister of Ghana was a step towards mending the strained relations between the two countries. It was a reminder of the importance of diplomacy, understanding, and respect in international relations. Long live the vibrant Ghana-Nigeria relations.
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