For Immediate Release
Accra 6th October, 2025

FOSDA APPLAUDS GHANA’S RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF
NUCLEAR WEAPONS

The Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA) congratulates the
Government of Ghana on officially depositing its Instrument of Ratification for the Treaty on
the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), marking this milestone on the International
Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.
This historic act reaffirms Ghana’s steadfast commitment to global peace, nuclear
disarmament, and the safeguarding of future generations from the existential threat of
nuclear weapons. It also strengthens Africa’s legacy as the only continent to have declared
itself a nuclear-weapon-free zone under the Treaty of Pelindaba.
The declaration by Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, at
the United Nations… “Nuclear disarmament is not an Ethiopian dream—it is achievable,”
echoes the visionary ideals of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, who championed a world free from
nuclear terror.

FOSDA commends Ghana’s leadership at a time when global confidence in disarmament
frameworks is waning. This ratification sends a resounding message: African nations are not
only peacebuilders but also torchbearers of ethical global governance.
For Ghana, ratifying the TPNW amplifies Ghana’s voice in international diplomacy and
affirms its role as a moral leader in peace and security. It aligns with the nation’s enduring
advocacy for the peaceful use of nuclear energy and the prevention of proliferation.
For Africa, Ghana’s action reinforces the continent’s collective stance against nuclear
weapons and encourages other African states to accelerate ratification and implementation
of key disarmament instruments.

For the World, this act means that in the midst of rising geopolitical tensions and stalled
disarmament negotiations, Ghana’s ratification renews hope and calls on nuclear-armed
states to honor their obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and related
frameworks.

FOSDA is therefore using the press statement to make the following call to Action
1. African governments to emulate Ghana’s example and ratify the TPNW without
delay.
2. Youth-led movements to amplify disarmament advocacy and educate communities
on the dangers of nuclear weapons.
3. Civil society organizations to collaborate across borders to hold nuclear-armed states
accountable.
4. International partners to support Africa’s peace architecture and invest in
disarmament education.
5. Policymakers to embed disarmament into national development and security
strategies.

As a peace and security think tank rooted in African values and global solidarity, FOSDA
remains committed to advancing nuclear disarmament, amplifying youth voices, and
promoting ethical governance across the continent.

Ghana has spoken. Africa is watching. The world must act now!

Theodora W. Anti
Executive Director
Contact No. 0205336268
Email: theodora@fosda.org