Ghana has strengthened its global reputation as a champion of peace and disarmament by officially ratifying the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), a landmark move that declares the country a nuclear-weapon-free state.
In a statement, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) commended the government for the successful ratification, describing it as a significant step toward promoting global peace, safety, and security.
The instrument of ratification was symbolically deposited by the Minister for Foreign Affairs during the commemoration of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. According to NACSA, this action reflects Ghana’s determination to implement all regional and international frameworks that regulate the arms and ammunition sector globally.
“The decision reinforces Ghana’s principled call for a fair and balanced approach to disarmament, non-proliferation, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy,” the statement said.
By finalizing the ratification, Ghana joins a growing number of countries committed to achieving a nuclear-free world. This milestone also consolidates Ghana’s longstanding reputation as a peace-oriented nation, both on the African continent and beyond.
As the institution mandated to control the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, NACSA emphasized that all forms of arms control, whether conventional or nuclear, are interconnected in the global quest for peace and human security.
NACSA’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Adam A. A. Bonaa, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s international obligations under the TPNW through advocacy, education, and policy coordination.
He further called on citizens to embrace the values of peace, dialogue, and responsible gun ownership as essential foundations for sustainable national and global security.
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