Ghana is spearheading international efforts to have the transatlantic slave trade formally recognised as one of the gravest crimes against humanity, Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has announced.

She made the remarks while serving as Guest of Honour at a citizenship ceremony organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office in partnership with the Ministry of the Interior, where over 100 members of the African diaspora were granted Ghanaian citizenship.

The vice president emphasised that recognising the transatlantic slave trade would affirm global commitment to truth, remembrance, and justice for people of African descent. She also highlighted Ghana’s continued role as a place of reconnection for the diaspora, referencing historic sites such as Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle.

The ceremony was attended by Tourism, Culture & Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie and Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, who joined in presenting citizenship certificates to the new citizens.

Ghana’s initiative underscores its leadership in global advocacy for African history, justice, and strengthening ties with the diaspora, positioning the country as a hub for remembrance and cultural reconnection.