Ghana has deposited its instrument of ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of nuclear weapons (TPNW), marking a major step in its longstanding 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 milestone continues Ghana’s historic leadership in disarmament, which dates back to 1962 when the country convened the World Without a Bomb Conference in Accra under the leadership of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Ghana has since been a strong advocate for Africa’s nuclear-free status and has consistently contributed to global initiatives aimed at eliminating weapons of mass destruction.
The ratification demonstrates Ghana’s commitment to strengthening international legal instruments such as the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and reinforces the country’s position that effective multilateralism is essential for building global trust and ensuring collective security. It also reflects Ghana’s call for a fair and balanced approach to disarmament, non-proliferation, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
By finalizing its ratification of the TPNW, which was signed in 2017 and ratified by Parliament in July 2025, Ghana aligns itself with a growing number of states determined to achieve a nuclear-free world. This step consolidates Ghana’s foreign policy priorities and underscores its enduring role as a champion of peace on the African continent and beyond.
