Accra, Ghana – Ghana has officially deposited its instrument of ratification for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), cementing a major step in the nation’s commitment to international peace and security. The announcement was made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), during the commemoration of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. This final ratification, following Parliament’s approval in July 2025 and the treaty’s signing in 2017, aligns Ghana with a growing number of states advocating for a nuclear-free world.
The move is seen as a continuation of Ghana’s historic leadership in global disarmament efforts, which began in 1962 with the “World Without a Bomb” Conference convened in Accra under Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Ghana has since been a steadfast advocate for Africa’s nuclear-free status and a contributor to global initiatives aimed at eliminating weapons of mass destruction. The ratification demonstrates the country’s dedication to strengthening international legal instruments like the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and reinforces its stance that effective multilateralism is essential for building global trust and collective security.
By ratifying the TPNW, Ghana underscores its call for a fair and balanced approach to disarmament, non-proliferation, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy. This action consolidates Ghana’s foreign policy priorities and reinforces its enduring role as a champion of peace on the African continent and internationally.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
