Omanghana
Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of Ghana, attended a swearing-in ceremony for newly naturalized Ghanaian citizens who officially took the Oath of Allegiance during a special event organized at the Presidency.
The ceremony was coordinated by the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Presidency, led by Kofi Okyere Darko, in partnership with the Ministry of the Interior under the leadership of Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak.
The event marked an important step in welcoming members of the African diaspora who have chosen to become citizens of Ghana. Officials described the ceremony as a reflection of Ghana’s recognition of the diaspora as the country’s “17th Region,” highlighting the government’s commitment to strengthening ties between Ghana and Africans around the world.
During the ceremony, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang welcomed the new citizens and reaffirmed that Ghana remains a home for the global African family. She noted that the moment symbolized a renewed connection between the country and members of the diaspora who are rediscovering their roots.
She also acknowledged the painful history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, which is memorialized at historic sites such as Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle. While that history represents one of humanity’s greatest injustices, she said the citizenship ceremony represents reconciliation, healing, and renewed unity among people of African descent.
The Vice President noted that the event reflects the vision of Ghana’s founding leader, Kwame Nkrumah, who championed the idea of a united Africa and strong connections among Africans across the globe.
She also praised the contributions of the diaspora to Ghana’s development and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening diaspora engagement through improved policies and institutional frameworks.
Addressing the new citizens, she encouraged them to embrace their Ghanaian nationality with pride and responsibility, emphasizing that citizenship is not only a symbol of belonging but also a call to service and contribution to national and continental progress.
Source: Omanghana
