Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister shares update on Nigerian claiming to build Igbo Kingdom in Ghana

July 18, 2025

Hon. Samuel Okudzato Ablakwa is the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Ghana

By Emmanuel Akyereko

(Managing Editor)

Hon. Samuel Okudzato Ablakwa, the Ghanaian Minister for Foreign Affairs, has shared updates on the ongoing public uproar about a Nigerian man claiming to establish an Igbo Kingdom in Ghana.

Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu has courted massive public anger in Ghana after a viral video of him surfaced online in which he claimed to be working to establish an Igbo kingdom on the sovereign land of Ghana.

According to sources from Ghana, Chukwudi claimed to have acquired a vast track of land where he intends to establish his rulership where all Nigerian citizens of the Igbo tribe will come under his tutelage.

The news has generated massive anger among a vast majority of the Ghanaian population causing tension to rise between the citizens of the two countries.

Meanwhile, the Foreign Affairs Minister of Ghana has released an update situation after inviting the Nigerian man to his office in Accra.

Below is the statement released by Hon. Samuel Okudzato Ablakwa.

Yesterday, I invited Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, the gentleman captured in a viral video claiming he intends to establish an Igbo Kingdom in Ghana following an alleged purchase of a tract of land.

Izwe clarified that it was an old 2013 interview which he deeply regrets. He assured that he has long abandoned that idea and has not purchased any piece of land for that purpose.

Chukwudi conveyed profuse apologies to the President, Government, Chiefs and People of Ghana for the unfortunate agitations his rather ill-advised interview has created.

As I emphasized in the meeting, Ghana is exceptionally proud of its celebrated friendly foreign policy which is welcoming of all to our beautiful and peaceful country, particularly Africans and people of African descent. We are determined to keep championing that Pan-African identity — for which we have attained global renown.

We however expect all our fellow Africans and guests to adhere to our peaceful and law-abiding traditions and desist from conduct or pronouncements considered unlawful, divisive and incendiary even as they enjoy our famed hospitality.

Government urges calm and restraint and recalls the inseparable bond of friendship and brotherhood between Ghana and Nigeria.

Let us all in the true spirit of African solidarity guard our commentary so this matter does not degenerate into xenophobic consequences. Long live our incredibly vibrant Ghana Nigeria relations.