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DNA Requirements Hinder Ghana Relocation for Applicants

2/3/2026

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Dr. Erieka Bennet, ambassador for the Diaspora African Forum, says applicants relocating to Ghana face challenges with the DNA evidence requirement.
Bennet describes the one-week submission timeframe as "impossible" for most applicants.
Some individuals have raised concerns about the reliability of DNA testing.
The combination of these issues highlights potential obstacles in the relocation process under current procedures.

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Story summary

Dr. Erieka Bennet, ambassador for the Diaspora African Forum, says applicants relocating to Ghana face challenges with the DNA evidence requirement.
Bennet describes the one-week submission timeframe as "impossible" for most applicants.
Some individuals have raised concerns about the reliability of DNA testing.
The combination of these issues highlights potential obstacles in the relocation process under current procedures.