A new Sikh temple has been opened in Accra, marking a milestone for the Indian community which has been present in Ghana for more than a century.
The Sahib’s Gurudwara, opened on 8 February 2026 in East Legon brings together Indians from different regions and professional backgrounds who wish to formalise their shared religious and cultural backgrounds.
The word “Gurudwara” means “the teacher’s door”. Leaders of the Indian community describe the new temple as more than a place of worship. They say it will serve as a centre for spiritual teaching, community service and personal development.
A central practice in Sikhism is the “langar”, or community kitchen, where free meals are offered to all visitors regardless of faith, status or nationality. The tradition, volunteers say, symbolises equality and shared humanity.
At the opening of the temple, Amardeep Singh Hari, chairman of IPMC and a leading volunteer in the project, spoke about the origins of Sikhism in the 15th century under Guru Nanak.
He said the religion was founded on the belief in one God and the equality of all people. Gurudwaras around the world, he added, are open to both Sikhs and non-Sikhs and function as centres of service to Humanity.
Indian migration to Ghana dates back to the early 1900s, when members of the Sindhi community settled in what was then the Gold Coast. Many established trading and manufacturing businesses that later grew into major companies, including Melcom, B5 Plus and Letap Pharmaceuticals.
A later wave of migrants arrived in the 1960s, including Sikh professionals from India’s Punjab region who took up academic posts at the University of Ghana. In the decades that followed, some moved into farming and industry.
During Liberia’s civil war in the early 1990s, several Sikh families relocated their businesses to Ghana. Over time, they became active in sectors such as information technology, steel and building materials.
Companies such as IPMC, Sethi steel, Ferro Fabrik, and Premier Steel are some notable ones. With the spirit of Unity in Diversity, distinct communities from 28 states/regions of India are represented in Ghana today.
In the prominent pharma industry, some Indian-owned firms like M&G Pharmaceuticals and Pharmanova have made a major contribution to Ghana’s private sector landscape.
