The Republic of Ghana has reaffirmed its firm support for the autonomy plan proposed by the Kingdom of Morocco, describing it as the only realistic and lasting basis for a mutually acceptable solution to the Sahara question. This clear position was expressed in a joint press release issued following talks held on 5 June in Rabat between the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, and the Ghanaian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
On 5 June 2025, Ghana turned a historic page by withdrawing its recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) and giving its full support to Morocco’s autonomy plan for its Sahara. The joint communiqué between Ghana and Morocco states that Ghana considers the autonomy plan to be the only realistic and sustainable basis for a mutually agreed solution to the issue.
We believe that there has to be a mutual agreement between all parties so that we can find lasting peace in this region.
SAMUEL OKUDZETO ABLAKWA, Minister of Foreign Affairs – Ghana
According to the officials, Ghana plays a key role as a pillar of stability in the Sahel region. With this in mind, both parties agreed on the need to strengthen regional stability through a development-oriented approach. Morocco also acknowledged Ghana’s active participation in regional initiatives, notably the Rabat Process on African Atlantic States and the Atlantic-Africa gas pipeline project.
President John Mahama hoped to make a state visit to Morocco soon. A trip that will echo King Mohammed VI’s 2017 visit to Accra, during which 25 bilateral agreements were signed across key sectors. This planned visit is being billed as a milestone in building a “model” partnership for a shared vision for Africa.
SAMUEL OKUDZETO ABLAKWA, Minister of Foreign Affairs – Ghana
In addition, this meeting between the two counterparts injects a new dynamic into relations between Morocco and Ghana, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding on political consultations with a view to strengthening their diplomatic coordination. In addition, a new ‘travel permit’ system has been launched with a view to completely abolishing visas between Ghana and Morocco. Ghanaian citizens can now obtain an electronic visa for Morocco within 24 hours.
