{"id":107913,"date":"2025-12-21T13:55:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T13:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=107913"},"modified":"2025-12-21T13:55:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T13:55:02","slug":"diaspora-partnership-central-to-ghanas-reset-agenda-vice-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=107913","title":{"rendered":"Diaspora partnership central to Ghana\u2019s reset agenda \u2013 Vice President\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vice\u00a0President Prof Jane Jane Opoku-Agyemang says the African diaspora is central to Ghana\u2019s economic recovery, historical\u00a0justice,\u00a0and long-term transformation agenda.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

She urged sustained collaboration and concrete action as she officially closed the 2025 Diaspora Forum.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Vice President, speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Diaspora Summit, said the forum was\u00a0convened\u00a0at a critical moment when Ghana had deliberately chosen to place history,\u00a0justice,\u00a0and responsibility at the heart of its national and continental engagements.\u00a0<\/p>\n

She noted that the conversations over the two days had reaffirmed that reparations were not merely abstract moral claims but complex political,\u00a0economic,\u00a0and historical issues that\u00a0required\u00a0structure,\u00a0persistence,\u00a0and credible leadership.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

She said the engagement had helped to clarify Ghana\u2019s evolving partnership with its global citizens.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Vice President stressed that the idea of the diaspora as the country\u2019s 17th region was far more than a slogan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to her, the designation\u00a0recognised\u00a0the enduring place of the diaspora in Ghana\u2019s national life and development trajectory, given their continued contributions through remittances, skills transfer, investment,\u00a0advocacy,\u00a0and cultural preservation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Vice President said resetting Ghana would not be possible without strong and purposeful partnerships, adding that the government was committed to strengthening diaspora-friendly policies and expanding clear pathways for return,\u00a0investment,\u00a0and collaboration.\u00a0<\/p>\n

She cited ongoing national initiatives aimed at economic\u00a0revitalisation\u00a0and agricultural transformation as deliberate entry points for diaspora participation,\u00a0emphasising\u00a0that sustainable partnerships were built on enabling conditions rather than rhetoric.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

She noted that under the Reset Ghana agenda, macroeconomic stability was gradually being restored, with inflation declining, reserves improving, and confidence returning to the economy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Prof Opoku-Agyemang said these gains were not end\u00a0points\u00a0but baseline conditions needed to attract serious investors, innovators, and partners, both at home and abroad.\u00a0<\/p>\n

She, therefore, called on the diaspora to help\u00a0consolidate\u00a0the progress made so far.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Reflecting on Ghana\u2019s continental role, the Vice President said President Mahama\u2019s mandate as the\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The African Union\u2019s champion for reparations went beyond symbolism to reflect a firm commitment to the dignity, memory, and material claims of Africans and people of African descent worldwide.\u00a0<\/p>\n

She said the forum had\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0that engaging with historical legacies required more than remembrance but demanded sustained economic,\u00a0social,\u00a0and psychological rebuilding anchored in accountability and continuous action.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mr\u00a0Samuel\u00a0Okudzeto\u00a0Ablakwa, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, said the 2025 Diaspora Forum marked a watershed in Ghana\u2019s engagement with its global diaspora, describing it as a decisive step towards\u00a0institutionalising\u00a0diaspora participation in national development.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He said the summit had laid the foundation for a comprehensive framework to mainstream diaspora engagement as a permanent feature of state policy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mr\u00a0Ablakwa\u00a0said the deliberations brought together a wide range of stakeholders from Africa, the\u00a0Caribbean\u00a0and the broader international community.\u00a0<\/p>\n

whose contributions reinforced the global relevance of Ghana\u2019s reparations and diaspora agenda.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He said discussions were\u00a0characterised\u00a0by deep reflection on historical injustices, policy-driven partnerships between the state and the diaspora, and a reaffirmation of Ghana\u2019s Pan-African leadership.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Foreign Minister said participants highlighted persistent structural barriers that limited diaspora investment and participation, including regulatory and legal constraints, and called for reforms to unlock the full potential of diaspora capital and expertise.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He said the summit\u00a0recognised\u00a0reparatory justice as a legal and moral obligation rather than an act of charity, while acknowledging that financial compensation alone could not fully remedy the damage caused by colonialism.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

He stressed that Ghana\u2019s pursuit of reparatory justice would not undermine its cordial relations with international partners but would rather strengthen them through dialogue rooted in restitution,\u00a0forgiveness,\u00a0and mutual respect.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The minister said Ghana remained committed to\u00a0maintaining\u00a0friendly relations while advocating for the return of stolen artifacts and broader restorative measures.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mr\u00a0Ablakwa\u00a0announced that, under the directive of President Mahama, the government would roll out an e-visa policy in the first quarter of 2026, with special dispensations for Africans in the diaspora to make travel to Ghana easier and more affordable.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The minister said the success of the engagements and discussions would\u00a0ultimately be\u00a0measured by the implementation of their recommendations, stressing that follow-up actions would be critical.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Participants expressed confidence that sustained collaboration with the diaspora would help translate shared history into shared prosperity, positioning Ghana as a leading voice in Africa\u2019s global engagement.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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