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Mahama Engages Ghanaian Diaspora in Philadelphia, Reaffirms Commitment to National Development

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Mahama Engages Ghanaian Diaspora in Philadelphia, Reaffirms Commitment to National Development

President John Dramani Mahama has held a high-level engagement with members of the Ghanaian community in Philadelphia, United States, underscoring the government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening ties with citizens living abroad. Addressing the diaspora, President Mahama described Ghanaians overseas as a vital extension of the nation, highlighting their immense contributions through remittances—estimated at approximately US$7.8 billion annually—as well as through knowledge transfer, innovation, and global exposure. The President used the occasion to outline key economic and governance priorities, noting ongoing efforts to stabilise the economy and drive export-led growth. He emphasised initiatives aimed at strengthening local industries and announced plans to implement a 24-ho...

Mahama Pledges Stronger Diaspora Role in Governance and Investment

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening diaspora engagement, announcing his readiness to assent to a bipartisan bill that will allow Ghanaians living abroad to fully participate in the country’s political administration. President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening diaspora engagement, announcing his readiness to assent to a bipartisan bill that will allow Ghanaians living abroad to fully participate in the country’s political administration. Speaking during a Diaspora Dialogue with Ghanaians in Philadelphia, the President revealed that government is actively sponsoring legislation aimed at removing long-standing barriers that prevent diaspora members from contributing meaningfully to governance. The proposed law wi...

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...