President Nana Akufo-Addo has welcomed 524 members of the African Diaspora to Ghana, urging them to unite and contribute to the country’s development.
This historic swearing-in ceremony forms part of the “Beyond the Return” programme, launched in 2019 to mark 400 years since the first African was taken to America.
The programme aims to reconnect Ghana with its shared heritage and strengthen diaspora engagement.
In his address, President Akufo-Addo emphasised the importance of unity, tolerance, and common goals. He encouraged the new citizens to bring their experiences and expertise to help develop Ghana, making it a better place for all.
This move is a significant step towards reunifying Africans on the continent with their brothers and sisters in the diaspora, a vision President Akufo-Addo outlined in Washington DC in 2018.
Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, congratulated the new citizens and advised them to respect and abide by Ghana’s laws and the 1992 Constitution.
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