Ghana Moves to Empower Diaspora with Political Inclusion Amid Record $7.8 Billion Remittances

President John Dramani Mahama has underscored the vital role of the Ghanaian diaspora, noting that remittances go beyond financial support to strengthen expertise, expand professional networks, and create opportunities that uplift the nation. He highlighted that remittances reached a record $7.8 billion last year, making them Ghana’s second-largest source of foreign exchange after gold, which generated about $11 billion, reinforcing the diaspora’s critical contribution to national development.…