Ghana Seeks BRICS Partner Status Not Full Membership Ablakwa Clarifies

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has clarified that Ghana is applying for BRICS Partner Country status and not full membership.

According to a report published by MyJoyOnline on October 10, 2026, the Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has clarified that Ghana’s decision is to apply for BRICS Partner Country status, not full membership. In an interview on Saturday, October 10, 2026, Mr. Ablakwa provided further details on the announcement he made last week regarding Ghana’s intention to join the bloc.

According to a report published by GhanaWeb on October 10, 2026, Ghana already enjoys excellent relations with BRICS member countries and will be joining natural allies in what is arguably the largest trading bloc in the world today. He stressed that at the heart of the decision is the pursuit of Ghana’s national interest first, as enshrined in Article 40 of the 1992 Constitution.

According to a report published by Graphic.com.gh on October 11, 2026, Mr. Ablakwa dispelled fears that the move could affect Ghana’s relations with its traditional partners who have ideological differences with BRICS members. He noted that, on the contrary, the decision affirms Ghana’s long-standing policy of non-alignment.

According to a report published by CitiNewsroom on October 10, 2026, BRICS brings together eleven major emerging markets and developing countries of the world including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates. It will therefore serve as a useful platform for consultation and cooperation on contemporary issues.

This report is based on verified publications by MyJoyOnline on October 10, 2026, GhanaWeb on October 10, 2026, Graphic.com.gh on October 11, 2026, and CitiNewsroom on October 10, 2026.

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