African diaspora community, calling on the Ghanaian government to reconsider its proposal to commercialize resident permits for foreigners in Ghana.
In a statement presented by Yaw Owusu Akyeaw, argues that this policy would undermine the country’s efforts to welcome and engage with the African diaspora, particularly those whose ancestors were forcibly taken from Ghana during the transatlantic slave trade.
According to the statement, the African diaspora community seeks recognition and understanding rather than being treated as commodities or foreigners.
They emphasize the historical context of the transatlantic slave trade and its ongoing impact on their community, as well as the unique relationship between Ghana and the African diaspora.
The community advocates for a more sensitive and nuanced approach to immigration policies, one that takes into account the historical injustices and trauma experienced by the African diaspora. They urge the Ghanaian government to recognize the rights and dignity of the African diaspora community and to reconsider its approach to resident permits.
The statement highlights concerns that the proposal would damage Ghana’s reputation as a leader in Pan-Africanism and reconciliation and would send a contradictory message to the international community. The “Year of Return” initiative, launched by Ghana in 2019, was seen as a bold affirmation of the country’s commitment to reconciling with its past and engaging with the African diaspora.
The African diaspora community is calling on the Ghanaian government to prioritize people over revenue generation and to develop policies that reflect the country’s values of reconciliation and connection.
their outcry was in response to the foreign Affairs Minister, Honourable Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak’s statement on commercialized residency permits.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
