The 1969 expulsion, often referred to as the “Ghana Must Go” incident, was a result of a combination of factors, including economic pressures and rising xenophobia. The Ghanaian government aimed to address unemployment and perceived social problems by deporting foreign nationals. The Yoruba migrants, who had established themselves in various sectors of the Ghanaian economy, particularly in market trade, were disproportionately affected.
This event had a lasting impact on both Ghana-Nigeria relations and the lives of the deported Yoruba people. Many Yoruba migrants were forced to leave behind homes, businesses, and investments, and faced challenges reintegrating into Nigerian society. The term “Ghana Must Go” also became associated with the bags used by the migrants to carry their belongings, and the experience of forced migration.
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