The New Ghana Social Justice Forum, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting social justice and peaceful coexistence, has launched a citizen-driven initiative in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service to combat the rising threat of misinformation about Nigerians in Ghana, especially on social media.
The campaign, titled “Report Suspect, Don’t Spread Misinformation,” introduces dedicated hotlines where the public can report suspected criminal activity for swift police action. The hotline numbers are 0546665951, 0205992224, and 0302773906.
Speaking at the launch, Ibrahim Alhassan, Chief Executive Officer of the Excellence Awards, stressed that the bond between Ghana and Nigeria “goes beyond the rhetoric of any one individual.” He urged citizens of both countries to embrace each other as “true and trusted brothers and sisters.”
The initiative comes in response to a recent surge of false claims on social media that have endangered the safety and wellbeing of innocent Nigerians living in Ghana.
President of the New Ghana Social Justice Forum, Yahaya Alhassan, has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information online, warning that such actions could endanger lives and damage the strong ties between Ghana and Nigeria.
“Instead of spreading misinformation, we urge everyone to use these hotlines to report suspects directly. This approach protects innocent lives and ensures justice is served through the proper channels,” he said.
Ibrahim Alhassan cautioned that false narratives risk straining the longstanding bond between the two nations, which is rooted in shared history, intermarriage, and economic cooperation.
He noted that the hotline initiative will provide protection for ordinary Ghanaian women who trade across borders, including those who sell Ghanaian delicacies such as Aweasu, Bank Akrakuro, Toobwee, Banfu-Bese (Kwirikwiri), Atwomo, Poolo, and Kube Joffee in Nigerian markets. Equally, it will safeguard the growing Nigerian community in Ghana, including Nigerian women striving for a dignified livelihood.
“The safety and dignity of both communities must be preserved. Ghanaians have the right to report Nigerians suspected of crimes, just as Nigerians can report offences committed against them by Ghanaians. This is about fairness, justice, and unity,” he concluded.
By Peter Quao Adattor
