The chairman of the commission disclosed this, via a statement signed by the Commission Head of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun on Tuesday.
Dabiri condemned the reported case of attacks on Nigerian shops and traders by Ghanaians, saying it was quite unfortunate because it came when xenophobic attacks have been laid to rest following interventions of Nigerian and Ghanaian leaders.
On Monday, there were reported cases of a clash between Ghanaian and Nigerian traders which resulted in the arrest of six while others sustained an injury.
It was alleged that the fight followed the closure of shops belonging to some Nigerian traders at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Ghana.
Dabire however, appealed to Nigerians in Ghana, especially the shop owners, not to take laws into their hands by trying to revenge but to remain calm and allow law enforcement agents to deal with the situation.
“I hereby appeal for calm from both sides and implore the law enforcement agencies to protect the lives and properties especially that of Nigerians from being attacked pending the resolution of the matter.
“There has been tension between Ghanaian and Nigerian traders in recent time when over 600 shops belonging to Nigerian traders in Kumasi and other areas were shut this year allegedly by the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA).
“Ghanaian traders feel foreigners, particularly Nigerians, Chinese and Lebanese have taken over their retail business,” the statement said.
Nigerians in Ghana, have long faced attacks from Ghanaian traders. Earlier in June, the Ghana Electrical Dealers Association (GEDA) reportedly locked up several shops owned by Nigerians but was quickly reopened after 48 hours, following a quick intervention.
Later, there was another reported case of shops belonging to Nigerians locked up by Ghanaian traders at the popular Opera Square Electronic Market in the central business district of Accra.
Nigerian traders were reportedly attacked by mobs and their shops sealed off. In self-defence, the incident incited a fracas between both nationals, before the police took control of the situation.
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