Ghana has formally endorsed Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the only viable solution to the Western Sahara conflict.
The announcement came after a diplomatic meeting between Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Morocco’s Nasser Bourita in Rabat on Thursday.
In a joint statement, Ghana declared that Morocco’s autonomy plan represents the “only realistic and sustainable basis” for resolving the decades-old dispute.
This move aligns Ghana with a growing group of Western, African, and Arab nations supporting Morocco’s stance on Western Sahara.
The conflict, described as frozen for years, involves competing claims over the territory between Morocco and the Sahrawi Polisario Front.
Morocco’s autonomy plan envisions self-governance under Moroccan sovereignty, aiming to end the prolonged diplomatic stalemate.
Ghana’s endorsement marks a significant diplomatic gain for Morocco within the United Nations framework.
Observers say this development could shift regional dynamics and increase pressure on the Polisario Front to engage in negotiations.
As the dispute remains a sensitive issue across North and West Africa, Ghana’s support signals deeper continental backing for Morocco’s position.
The UN continues to call for a peaceful resolution that respects the rights and aspirations of all parties involved.
Ghana’s stance may influence other undecided African nations to reconsider their positions on the Western Sahara conflict.
This diplomatic gesture highlights Ghana’s growing role in African geopolitics and its support for pragmatic conflict resolution.
The full impact of Ghana’s endorsement on future negotiations and regional stability is expected to unfold in the coming months.