Interior Ministry Commences Vetting for Historic Diaspora Citizenship
The Ministry of the Interior, in collaboration with the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President, has commenced the vetting process for the granting of citizenship to members of what it describes as the “Historic Diaspora Community.”
According to the Ministry, the vetting exercise begins on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture in Cantonments, Accra. Applicants will be processed in batches.
In a public notice shared on its official Facebook page, the Ministry advised applicants to await formal notification of their specific vetting dates before reporting to the centre, in order to prevent congestion and ensure a smooth process.
“Applicants are advised to wait for notification on their vetting schedule from the Ministry before visiting the centre to avoid overcrowding,” the statement said.
The Ministry further indicated that the large number of applications received, coupled with the limited timeframe ahead of the ceremonial swearing-in scheduled for March 5, 2026, means that not all interested persons will be accommodated in the current process.
The initiative forms part of Ghana’s broader efforts to deepen engagement with the diaspora and formally recognise persons of Ghanaian descent abroad, particularly those considered part of the historic diaspora with ancestral and cultural ties to the country.
The government has in recent years intensified programmes aimed at strengthening diaspora relations, positioning Ghana as a key destination for reconnection, investment and citizenship pathways for people of African descent.
