Ghana to Grant Citizenship to African Diaspora Delegation
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Ghana is preparing to officially confer citizenship on a delegation of African diaspora women, highlighting the nation’s ongoing efforts to strengthen connections with Africans living abroad.
The Diaspora Affairs Office hosted the delegation ahead of the ceremony, which is scheduled for next Monday. Officials said the event represents both a legal recognition and a cultural return to their ancestral roots.
Kofi Okyere Darko, Director of Diaspora Affairs, described the visit as an expression of gratitude from the delegation for Ghana’s initiatives to engage and reconnect the diaspora.
The group is led by Erica Bennett, founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum, whose advocacy work has helped foster stronger ties between Africa and its diaspora communities.
Also attending was attorney Natalie Jackson, who works closely with civil rights lawyer Ben Crump and is among those set to receive citizenship.
Mr. Okyere Darko stressed that the conferment is more than a legal process; it is a symbolic reaffirmation of identity, heritage, and cultural belonging.
Ghana continues to pursue policies aimed at uniting Africans worldwide, promoting a shared sense of heritage, and enhancing engagement between the country and its global diaspora.
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