The Vice President of Ghana, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to welcoming the global African family, emphasising that Ghana is a home where Africans in the diaspora can reconnect with their roots and contribute to national development.
She said this at a ceremony held in Accra, where more than 100 members of the African diaspora took the Oath of Allegiance and were granted Ghanaian citizenship.
Speaking at the event, the Vice President reflected on the painful legacy of the transatlantic slave trade and acknowledged the historical significance of sites such as Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle.
Naana Opoku-Agyemang stated that while this chapter represents one of humanity’s greatest injustices, the ceremony welcoming new citizens symbolises reconciliation, healing, and renewed unity in the spirit of Kwame Nkrumah’s vision of a united Africa.
“Distant may separate our people, but it does not erase our identity. Ghana continues to be a home for the global African family, and your presence here today marks a significant moment of renewal and moral reconnection,” she remarked.
The Vice President commended the contributions of the diaspora to Ghana’s progress and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening diaspora engagement through a robust institutional framework.
She urged the new citizens to embrace their Ghanaian nationality with pride and a strong sense of responsibility to serve the nation.
“Ghana welcomes all of you. By becoming citizens of Ghana, you have chosen a nationality that comes with belonging and responsibilities. You have chosen to become an active part of the history of this nation,” she stated.
Source: Vanessa Elizabeth Nkum
