Ghana has paused citizenship applications for members of the African diaspora in order to make the system more accessible and user-friendly. Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality, primarily aimed at descendants of those affected by the transatlantic slave trade. More than 1,000 people, including famous figures like Stevie Wonder, have obtained citizenship. However, applicants have expressed concerns about the multiple stages and high costs of the process, which include a $136 application fee and an additional $2,280 for shortlisted candidates. Ambassador Dr. Erieka Bennet reported that strict documentation requirements, such as a one-week deadline for DNA evidence, have proven challenging. Government plans to provide updates on the citizenship process to ease the current anxiety surrounding the suspension, with assurance that efforts are in place to resolve the ongoing issues promptly.