American Lady Fumes Over Ghanaian Citizenship Process, Laments in Video
- A video of an American lady reacting to the Ghanaian government offering citizenship to diasporans has gone viral
- In a video, the lady raised objections over the fees being charged by the authorities, believing they were too high
- Netizens who took to the comments section of the video have shared varied opinions about her views on the matter
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An American citizen is trending after she raised serious objections regarding the Ghanaian citizenship process.
The lady, known on TikTok as @jassyjeff227, opened up about her desire to be a citizen after living in the country for two years.
Source: TikTok
However, she indicated that the amounts being required, such as GH¢25,000 for the citizenship application fee and an administrative fee of GH¢1,500, were unfair to her.
The lady, who stated that she had no intention of paying that amount, said the move by the Ghana government seemed as though they wanted to take advantage of Black Americans and diasporans willing to reconnect with their roots.
"To the leaders of Ghana, listen up. We are not paying it. You come out in 2020 and say this is your home. Come back home, you create the Year of Return, but now you must pay us almost $3,000."
Watch the TikTok video below:
Ghana suspends citizenship acquisition process
The Ministry of the Interior, in collaboration with the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President, temporarily suspended the Ghanaian citizenship application process for diasporans.
In a press release on Sunday, February 1, 2026, the two Ghanaian authorities stated that the suspension was part of efforts to streamline and enhance the application process.
According to the joint statement from the Ministry of the Interior and the Diaspora Affairs Office, the temporary suspension would allow for refinements to the current system.
Source: Facebook
Reaction to Ghana's citizenship application process
Social media users who took to the comments section of the video have shared varied opinions over remarks made by the young lady on the citizenship application process.
Tony stated:
"This should be free, but why are there charges? The government has to hear about that."
oc_topus1 opined:
"How much does it cost to gain citizenship in the USA?"
Tha_Black_Ninja indicated:
"Citizenship in Ghana is not as easy as the former government made it look. The former government made it easy and free because they organised the Year of Return. Try getting citizenship in Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria or Tanzania and see how almost impossible it can be."
Baaba_Richardson stated:
"Isn’t it technically the same as Ghanaians wanting citizenship in the US, which is approximately around $2,000+ when you convert it, given inflation? I stand to be corrected though."
Dutch lady wants Ghanaian citizenship
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a Dutch lady triggered reactions online after she opened up about her desire to become a Ghanaian citizen.
Elle said that despite living in the country her entire life, she is not officially recognised as a citizen and spoke about her dream of that privilege.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
