President Nana Akufo Addo has granted the wife of Jamaican Reggae Legend Bob Marley, Rita Marley a certified Ghanaian citizenship.
This event took place last week Wednesday at the Jubilee House.
Photos were shared on Nana Addo’s official Facebook page.
She was one of 126 Africans who were bestowed with the new status. Rita Marley has been aiding Ghana in different areas for over 10 years.
President Akufo-Addo wrote, “On Wednesday, 27th November, 2019, I conferred Ghanaian citizenship on 126 of our kith and kin from the African Diaspora, who have lived with us for many, many years.”
In writing, he went on to say that, “The ceremony is part of the series of activities commemorating the ‘Year of Return.’ I urged them to respect and abide by the laws of Ghana; live in accordance with the tenets of Ghana’s Constitution; and guard jealously our country’s image.”
Rita Marley, who is now 73-years-old, was also the recipient of the 2019 Reggae Icon Award from the Government of Jamaica.
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