The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed news reports that its High Commission in Accra, Ghana has been evicted from its properties by the host authorities.

An online news reports had said that the High Commission has been asked to vacate its diplomatic property at No: 10, Barnes Road, Accra after failing to renew the lease.

The development, the report said, triggered a diplomatic row between both countries. But the foreign ministry, in a statement by its spokesperson, Ferdinand Nwonye, described the reports as untrue, saying there was no imminent diplomatic row.

The statement said, “The Ministry wishes to clarify that the said property under reference was in use by the Federal Ministry of Finance, since 1957, on leasehold and was later bequeathed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“The lease is said to have expired recently and the High Commission has been exploring the possibility of renewing the lease agreement with the host authorities. It should be noted that the building is not physically occupied but the Mission has some of its properties within the premises. “It should further be reiterated that the property is not housing either the Residence of the High Commissioner or the Chancery or staff quarters.

“However, talks are still on-going between the Mission and appropriate host authorities. There is therefore no imminent diplomatic row with Ghana as being speculated by a section of the media. We wish to assure all and sundry that the Ministry is on top of the situation.”

The development, the report said, triggered a diplomatic row between both countries. But the foreign ministry, in a statement by its spokesperson, Ferdinand Nwonye, described the reports as untrue, saying there was no imminent diplomatic row. 

helinues:
Before Nko.. Wailers on the beats again

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Lol
Don't mind those rumor mongers.

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Again,

RUMOURS are spread by fools and accepted by idiots

itsme01:




When i remember this docile guy works for Buhari i just SMH



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Lol
Don't mind those rumor mongers.

This rubbish must stop.
The law of this forum must be followed to the letter this new year.
Meanwhile, we will Still continue to remain sane and calm and not join in their gutter language.
So foreigners coming to this forum won't think all Nigerians are uncouth.
The right authorities should take note of this.