Ablakwa Hails Ghana–Cabo Verde Bond at 50th Independence Anniversary Celebration

Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reaffirmed the enduring bonds between Ghana and Cabo Verde during the island nation’s 50th Independence Anniversary, praising the shared legacy of African liberation and unity.

Representing President John Dramani Mahama, Minister Ablakwa took to social media to express his sentiments following the historic celebration held on July 5, describing it as a “profound honour” to stand in solidarity with the people of Cabo Verde.

“It has been a profound honour representing President John Mahama and our great nation at the 50th independence anniversary of the beautiful archipelagic Republic of Cabo Verde,” Ablakwa wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

He highlighted the inspirational ties between Ghana’s founding leader, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, and Cabo Verdean freedom fighter Amílcar Lopes Cabral, describing the recognition of Nkrumah’s role as “a moving and proud experience.”

■ Pan-African Legacy Remembered

Quoting Nkrumah’s famous declaration — “We prefer self-government with danger to servitude in tranquility” — Ablakwa underscored Ghana’s proud tradition of championing self-determination and continental liberation.

The Foreign Minister’s remarks echoed the symbolic importance of the occasion, marking five decades of independence for Cabo Verde, and celebrating a friendship forged in the heat of Africa’s anti-colonial struggles.

■ Strengthening Bilateral and Continental Ties

Ablakwa’s participation at the milestone event further signals the Mahama administration’s continued commitment to Pan-African diplomacy, especially within the context of Ghana’s historic leadership role in the decolonisation movement.

The 50th anniversary also served as a platform to deepen Ghana–Cabo Verde relations, with both nations expected to pursue closer cooperation in trade, cultural exchange, and regional security under ECOWAS.