Ghana Renews Its Support for Morocco’s Territorial Integrity and Praises the Autonomy Initiative as the Only Realistic Solution to the Sahara Dispute

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On his first official visit to Morocco since taking office, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, arrived in the capital, Rabat, in a diplomatic move carrying strong implications regarding Ghana’s position on the Moroccan Sahara issue—a position that is gaining increasing momentum among African countries, particularly within the Commonwealth and sub-regional blocs.

The meeting between the Ghanaian official and his Moroccan counterpart, Mr. Nasser Bourita, concluded with a joint statement reflecting a clear convergence of views on several matters of mutual concern, foremost among them the fabricated dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. In this context, Ghana reaffirmed its clear and renewed support for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative, describing it as the only serious, realistic, and credible basis for achieving a lasting political solution acceptable to all parties.

This stance comes within the context of a continuous diplomatic momentum across the African continent, guided by a strategic vision led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, aimed at strengthening regional and international support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and reinforcing the legitimacy of the Moroccan initiative as a practical and credible solution.

The Ghanaian minister also praised the efforts of the United Nations, considering it the only appropriate framework for addressing this regional dispute. He expressed appreciation for the UN-led process that calls for a peaceful and realistic resolution, away from outdated separatist ideologies.

This Ghanaian position holds particular significance, coming after the historic decision made by the predecessor of the current minister on January 7, 2025, to suspend diplomatic relations with the fictitious “Polisario” entity. That decision marked a major shift in Ghana’s stance on the Sahara issue.

Moreover, this visit reflects the tangible continuation of a positive trend among English-speaking African nations and Commonwealth member states in supporting Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. The Ghanaian minister’s visit came less than ten days after the visit of Kenya’s Foreign Minister, Mr. Musalia Mudavadi, who also emphasized that the Autonomy Initiative under Moroccan sovereignty is the only viable approach.

It is worth noting that Ghana is an active member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional organization comprising 12 countries, 11 of which do not recognize the so-called separatist entity. Furthermore, nine ECOWAS member states have opened general consulates in cities of the Moroccan Sahara, reflecting their increasing commitment to supporting Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces.

Additionally, 46 countries around the world, including 13 African nations, have since 2000 either severed or frozen relations with the “Polisario”, a move that underscores the falsehood of the separatist narrative and the decline of the support it once received.

The Ghanaian minister’s visit to Morocco not only reaffirms his country’s firm stance on the Sahara issue but also confirms that Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative continues to garner increasing support across Africa and in regional and international forums—as the only realistic and viable pathway to resolving the artificial dispute and ensuring security and stability in the region.