524 Diaspora Members Gain Ghanaian Citizenship In Historic Ceremony
A historic moment unfolded at the Accra International Conference Centre on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, as 524 members of the African diaspora were officially granted Ghanaian citizenship.
This event, the third of its kind under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s administration, celebrated the enduring bond between Ghana and its global diaspora.The ceremony is part of an ongoing initiative that began with the “Year of Return” in 2019, commemorating 400 years since the first enslaved Africans were transported to the Americas.President Akufo-Addo described the event as a significant milestone in reconnecting the African diaspora with their ancestral roots.Addressing the new citizens, President Akufo-Addo highlighted the emotional and historical significance of the occasion. “Your ance...