Dr. Umar Johnson, an American psychologist and global activist, has been granted Ghanaian citizenship. This is part of Ghana’s initiative to reconnect Africans living abroad with their heritage, specifically through programs like the “Year of Return” and “Beyond the Return”. These initiatives aim to encourage members of the African diaspora to visit, settle, and invest in Ghana.
He attended the inauguration of Ghana’s President John Mahama, which he was invited to. He also met with South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma, after the event.
