The Ghanaian Diaspora Union in Europe (GDUE) has submitted a petition to all presidential candidates, calling for urgent attention to key issues affecting Ghanaians living abroad.
The petition, representing the voices of over 5,800 members across Europe, highlights the challenges faced by diaspora members and emphasizes the critical role they play in national development.
Signed by Ibrahim Isshak, President of GDUE, the petition outlines several pressing concerns, including high import duties, customs harassment, mistreatment at Kotoka International Airport, the high cost of passport processing for Ghanaians abroad, and the inability of diaspora members to vote in national elections.
One of the most significant issues raised is the high import duties and taxes levied at Ghana's ports.