Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has indicated that Ghana is preparing to sign new visa waiver agreements in the coming months, following the rollout of enhanced high-security electronic passports.
According to ghanaweb.com, the foreign affairs minister said the move is part of broader efforts to strengthen international mobility for Ghanaian travellers to over 50 countries, while deepening diplomatic and economic ties.
Speaking after bilateral meetings at the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ablakwa said major announcements are expected from March this year [2026].
“Visa waiver agreements remain my top priority. Even within March, you’ll hear some good news,” he said.
According to a report by myjoyonline.com, the minister indicated that the Ghanaian passport has become one of the most secure on the continent, with its chip-embedded feature and other advanced security enhancements.
Recent fee reductions also make passports more affordable, reinforcing the fact that travel documents are a right, not a luxury.
Beyond travel, Ablakwa spoke about Ghana’s growing diplomatic influence.
He revealed that a draft United Nations resolution on the transatlantic slave trade, championed by President John Dramani Mahama, has gained ministerial-level endorsement and will be tabled on March 25, 2026, seeking global recognition of the trade as a grave crime against humanity.
Ablakwa also praised Ghana’s decision to withdraw its bid for an AU Peace and Security Council seat, calling it a demonstration of “diplomatic maturity” and a commitment to Pan-African unity, echoing the vision of Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah.
With these moves, the minister expressed confidence that Ghana is steadily enhancing its global standing, making the Ghanaian passport a symbol of national pride and opportunity.
