The Ministry of the Interior and the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President have announced the vetting of the Granting of Citizenship for the “Historic Diaspora Community”.
A press release issued by the Ministry on February 10 said applicants for the Historic Diaspora Community will be scheduled in batches for vetting at the Dubois Centre, Cantonments in Accra, starting February 11, 2026.
“Applicants are also advised to wait for notification on their vetting schedule from the Ministry before visiting the centre to avoid overcrowding,” the press release indicated.
It added that, “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 of the Interior, in collaboration with the Diaspora Affairs Office, assures all interested persons that the citizenship process remains open via https://e-services.mint.gov.gh
It assured that, “The Government of Ghana is committed to granting Ghanaian citizenship to all qualified applicants as part of its diaspora affairs initiative.”
On February 1, Government announced a temporary suspension of the Ghanaian citizenship application process for historical diasporans.
According to the statement, the suspension is aimed at improving accessibility, efficiency, and user experience for applicants across the global African diaspora. The two institutions emphasized that the move is not a withdrawal of Ghana’s commitment to welcoming members of the global African family, but rather a strategic step to introduce refinements that will make future applications smoother and more seamless.
“Both institutions remain fully committed to welcoming members of the global African family home and are working collaboratively to introduce refinements that will make future applications smoother and more seamless,” the statement noted.
The government assured prospective applicants that revised timelines and updated guidelines would be communicated in due course through official channels. Applicants were also thanked for their continued interest, enthusiasm, and cooperation during the pause.
Authorities say the process will resume shortly once the ongoing review and improvements are completed.
