Nigeria and Ghana, two neighbouring West African countries that have been vocal about Pretoria’s eviction of undocumented immigrants, have little moral ground to criticise SA. Nigeria and Ghana failed own citizens – analystsAnalysts said these governments are responsible for the exodus of their nationals, driven by economic mismanagement and intolerance of dissent. Moreover, unlike South Africa, they have historically excluded their diaspora from voting or participating in political life. Unisa international relations expert Dominic Maphaka said Nigeria and Ghana’s condemnation of South Africa exposes their weakness. Mashego added Nigeria has long competed with South Africa for continental dominance, while Ghana’s threat to take Pretoria to the International Criminal Court over alleged xenophobia lacks substance.