President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to deepening diaspora engagement, announcing his readiness to assent to a bipartisan bill that will enable Ghanaians abroad to fully participate in the country’s political administration.

The President noted that 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.

He further disclosed plans to introduce a complementary framework that will allow Ghanaians in the diaspora to invest directly in national development through bonds, offering competitive returns while supporting key projects across the country.

Highlighting the critical role of the diaspora, President Mahama emphasized 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.

By Blessed EDUAMOAH DADZIE