The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs has assured that the circumstances leading to the illegitimate demolishing of a block of uncompleted apartment at the premises of the Nigerian High Commission will be unraveled within 48 hours.

Charles Owiredu in an interview on Joy FM’s Top Story Monday, said the Ghana in currently engaging with the Nigerian government to find the perpetrators of the act.

He indicated that with the reliable support from the security agencies and the Lands Commission, the matter will be solved in a matter of days.  

“This afternoon, the Foreign Ministry met with the Acting Nigerian High Commissioner, the top hierarchy of the Police and Military, the Lands Commission and all the key stakeholders [those claiming ownership of the land] who were part of this matter.

“The Nigeria High Commission presented their document and a very genuine case but we also listened to the other stakeholders as well,” he said.

He added, “the meeting was very productive. We took custody of all the document and the Lands Commission is also helping us. So this matter will not go beyond 48 hours.”

Touching on the demolishing exercise, Mr Owiredu described the incident as unfortunate.

He, however, stressed that government had no hand in the condemnable act.

The Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister further said police are currently investigating and interrogating people who were on the premises when the incident occurred at dawn on Saturday.

“Those who went into the property in violation to international protocols have to be apprehended and dealt with.”

Meanwhile, an International Relation Analyst, Dr Vladimir Antwi Danso said there is no need for Ghanaians to worry about possible retaliation.

According to him, the incident does not warrant a diplomatic riot because Ghana’s government have categorically stated they are not involved in the act.

He indicated that what matters at the moment is for the two countries to peacefully settle issues.

“I don’t think the diplomatic circle in Nigeria will speak like how Nigerian citizens are doing. Because this is an infraction where government is not intentionally involved.

“This I believe is not going to escalate into anything. And the way Ghana is handling it is the best because Ghana claims it didn’t do it and it is investigating.”