Mahama Addresses South Africa Attacks, Illegal Mining, Dual Citizenship & World Cup Costs

President John Mahama engaged members of the Ghanaian diaspora on a wide range of national and international issues, including xenophobic attacks on Africans in South Africa, illegal mining (galamsey), diaspora participation in Ghanaian politics and preparations for the FIFA World Cup. In this video, Mahama explains why migration has always been part of human history, outlines government’s strategy to combat illegal mining through formalisation and enforcement, highlights the contributions of Ghanaians abroad to the economy, and discusses proposals to expand political participation for dual citizens. He also addresses concerns about World Cup spending, revealing why government will not sponsor large numbers of supporters to attend the tournament and instead plans to work with Ghanaians already living abroad. Topics covered: • Xenophobia and migration • Ghanaians in the diaspora • Dual citizenship and political participation • Illegal mining (galamsey) • Environmental protection • World Cup preparations • Government spending and fiscal discipline What are your thoughts on the President’s comments? Share your views in the comments section. #JohnMahama #Ghana #Diaspora #SouthAfrica #Xenophobia #Galamsey #BlackStars #WorldCup #Politics #AbontenDiaries