24/07/2026
Emancipation 2026 Wreath-Laying Ceremony Calls for Unity, Justice and Stronger Diaspora Connections
The Ghana Tourism Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts and its partners commemorated Emancipation Day 2026 with solemn wreath-laying ceremonies at the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre, George Padmore Research Library and Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park under the theme "Reconnecting Roots, Celebrating Freedom, Experience Ghana."
The event honoured Ghana's founding fathers, members of the African diaspora, and the victims of the transatlantic slave trade while reaffirming the nation's commitment to preserving history, promoting Pan-African unity and strengthening diaspora connections.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Deputy Minister Hon. Yussif Issaka Jajah called for a united and prosperous Africa rooted in the sacrifices of its forebears. Special Guest of Honour, Ambassador Dr. Ekow Spio-Garbrah, emphasized that reparations are about justice, truth and human dignity, while GTA CEO Maame Efua Houadjeto highlighted Ghana's continued efforts to reconnect people of African descent through initiatives such as the Year of Return, Beyond the Return and the Black Star Experience.
The commemoration featured solidarity messages and concluded with inspiring cultural performances celebrating remembrance, reconciliation, and Ghana's rich heritage.