King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II is the Gã Mantse
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II (born Kelvin Nii Tackie Abia), set the stage for the 2025 Diaspora Summit, highlighting the theme “Resetting Ghana – The Diaspora as the 17th Region” in a powerful address that resonated with passion and vision.
In a video posted on X dated December 21, 2025, the summit, a pivotal gathering, brought together leaders and stakeholders from around the globe to discuss and strategise the vital role of the Ghanaian diaspora in the nation’s development.
“Reasons for our return home. The repatriation debate is not just an emotional matter; it is also an issue related to historical fact, international morality, and economic justice,” he stated.
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II’s address served as a clarion call to action, emphasising the immense potential of the diaspora as a driving force for economic growth, cultural exchange, and national pride.
He added, “If you seek justice, you must also embrace the truth. The truth demands that African traditional leaders acknowledge a difficult reality: some of our ancestors, chiefs, warriors, and intermediaries participated in the enabling aspects of slavery.”
He highlighted the diaspora’s contributions to remittances, investments, and the transfer of skills and knowledge, painting a vivid picture of a collaborative future in which Ghana and its global community work hand in hand.
“The motives behind those actions may have been shaped by the geopolitical pressures of their time, but the consequences were devastating and continue to be felt today,” he shared.
The Ga Mantse’s speech clarifies the importance of recognising the diaspora not just as contributors but as integral partners in Ghana’s journey toward progress.
The summit’s theme, “Resetting Ghana,” is a commitment to renewal and progress, with the diaspora taking a central role.
He remarked, “As the Ga Mantse, I must state openly, on behalf of all traditional leadership in the ancient Ga Kingdoms and in the Ga-Adangbe State, my solidarity with all custodians of Ghanaian and African heritage. We must acknowledge this painful truth and express regret and apologise for any roles our forebears may have played in these tragedies.”
He continued, “For those who have died, this humility does not weaken our demand for repatriation; it strengthens it. But true justice must be grounded in honesty, not denial. True reconciliation must rest on truth, not silence. The path to repatriation must be built upon shared accountability, not selective memory.”
The concept of the diaspora as the “17th Region” supports the integration of the diaspora into national development strategies.
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🚨⛵️: As Chairperson of the Diaspora Summit 2025, the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II delivered an inspiring address on the theme “Resetting Ghana – The Diaspora as the 17th Region.”
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