President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to open up investment channels to Ghanaians in the diaspora.
He disclosed plans to introduce a framework that will allow Ghanaians in the diaspora to invest directly in national development through bonds.
This, he said, will offer competitive returns while supporting key projects across the country.
Reaffirming his commitment to deepening diaspora engagement, he also announced his readiness to assent to a bipartisan bill that will enable Ghanaians abroad to fully participate in the country’s political administration.
He said this while addressing Ghanaians in the United States.
The President noted that the government is actively sponsoring the legislation, which, upon passage, will remove barriers preventing members of the diaspora from contributing meaningfully to governance without the need to renounce their citizenship.
Highlighting the critical role of the diaspora, President Mahama emphasised that remittances remain a cornerstone of the economy, ranking as the second-highest source of foreign exchange earnings after gold, with inflows reaching $7.8 billion in 2025.
The President made these remarks during a Diaspora Dialogue with Ghanaians in Philadelphia, urging continued investment in strategic sectors of the Ghanaian economy.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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