Ghana and BRICS: A strategic choice, not a slogan
That is why Ghana joining BRICS matters. It is not about picking East over West. It is about getting a second financing door to walk through.
Ghana's decision to pursue a partnership with the BRICS bloc traces its origins back to a ministerial committee established during the previous Akufo-Addo administration, according to President John Dramani Mahama. Mahama revealed this at a press briefing at Jubilee House on November 5, 2026, stating that the proposal was already under consideration by the Cabinet when he took office.
He clarified that his government did not initiate the process but inherited the recommendation and underwent Cabinet evaluation before approving the partnership. Mahama emphasized that the ministerial committee responsible for recommending Ghana's accession to BRICS was formed under the Nana Akufo-Addo administration. He noted that the Cabinet assessed the proposal and agreed that the country's participation as a BRICS partner would be beneficial, leading to its endorsement.
Mahama dismissed allegations that the partnership deviates from Ghana's usual foreign policy stance, asserting that increased engagement with the bloc aligns with the nation's non-aligned approach. The BRICS grouping consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
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