Ghana has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal for the Sahara, putting an end to speculation surrounding its diplomatic position following a meeting between Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and a representative of the separatist front.
In a clarification published on its official Facebook and X accounts, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the country’s decision to withdraw recognition of the so-called Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) on January 6, 2025, remains in force.
The statement addresses reports circulated by media outlets affiliated with the separatist movement, which described the individual received by the Ghanaian foreign minister as an ambassador representing the SADR.
According to Ghanaian authorities, the meeting involved an envoy of the separatist front rather than an ambassador accredited to Ghana. This distinction was central to the ministry’s clarification regarding the diplomatic status of the encounter.
Accra also reiterated its welcome for United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797, which supports the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy in facilitating negotiations based on Morocco’s autonomy proposal.
The resolution calls for efforts toward a just, lasting and mutually acceptable settlement of the Sahara dispute, in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter.
Ghana’s renewed statement reinforces its publicly declared diplomatic position toward Morocco’s autonomy initiative. It also highlights the importance of distinguishing between official diplomatic recognition and meetings held with representatives of political movements.
The clarification comes as Morocco continues to promote its autonomy plan through international diplomatic engagement, while discussions under UN auspices remain central to efforts to resolve the regional dispute.
