The Ministry of the Interior, in collaboration with the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President, has announced the commencement of a vetting exercise for members of the Historic Diaspora Community seeking Ghanaian citizenship.
According to the Ministry, the process will begin on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre in Cantonments, Accra, with applicants screened in scheduled batches.
To prevent congestion at the venue, applicants have been urged not to attend unless they have received official communication indicating their assigned vetting date and time.
The Ministry explained that the high volume of applications, coupled with the limited time available ahead of the ceremonial swearing-in scheduled for March 5, 2026, means not all applicants will be accommodated in the current phase.
“Applicants are advised to wait for notification on their vetting schedule from the Ministry before visiting the centre to avoid overcrowding. The Ministry acknowledges that due to the overwhelming number of applicants and the limited time frame for the ceremonial swearing-in scheduled for 5th March 2026, not all interested persons will be able to participate in the process,” the Ministry stated on Facebook.
The citizenship initiative forms part of Ghana’s broader effort to strengthen ties with the diaspora and formally recognise people of Ghanaian ancestry who have historical links and contributions outside the country.
Officials say the exercise is expected to enhance cultural, social, and economic connections between Ghana and its global community.
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