Dual Citizens Must Be Encouraged to Return; There’s No Place Like Home” – Gyakye Quayson
Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister-Designate James Gyakye Quayson urges national support for dual citizens, stressing emotional and cultural ties as key to harnessing diaspora talent for Ghana’s development.
- Gyakye Quayson champions policies to encourage dual citizens to return and support national growth
- He emphasizes strong emotional and cultural ties between the diaspora and Ghana
- He believes dual citizens bring valuable skills, investment, and talent to the nation
Deputy Minister-Designate for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, has passionately advocated for policies that welcome Ghanaians in the diaspora—especially those with dual citizenship—back to contribute to national development.
Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, the Assin North MP shared his deep belief in the potential of returnees to fuel progress, noting that despite years abroad, many still feel a powerful connection to Ghana.
Having lived in Canada for 42 years, Mr. Quayson emphasized the emotional, cultural, and familial bonds that tie diasporans to their roots.
He urged the state to harness this connection by implementing strategies to attract their skills, investments, and experience, insisting that a well-managed economy could transform Ghana into a “paradise in disguise” for returning citizens.
