In consonance with Article 74 (1) of the Constitution, the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, on Thursday, 4th September, 2025, commissioned eighteen (18) newly appointed Envoys of Ghana at a swearing-in ceremony held at Jubilee House, Accra.
Addressing the Envoys, the President indicated that their appointment is a mark of confidence reposed in them for the years of dedicated service rendered to the country in various capacities.
He urged them to uphold accountability in their leadership to contribute to national priorities. Emphasizing the need for sound administration, he highlighted the role of integrity and admonished the Envoys on the prudent use of public resources.
He emphasized that the Reset Agenda aims to restore hope for inclusivity and urged them to forge strategic partnerships that will contribute to the country’s development. He mentioned that as vanguards of Ghana’s economic diplomacy, the Envoys have the responsibility to strengthen bilateral ties and to promote trade and investment.
On behalf of the newly appointed Envoys, Victor Emmanuel Smith, Ambassador-designate to the United States of America, expressed appreciation to His Excellency the President for the confidence and trust reposed in them and assured that they would adhere to the ideals of diplomacy in the discharge of their duties in their countries of accreditation. In addition, he pledged that the Envoys would put Ghana first in their mandates to promote development for a better future.
Present at the ceremony were the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson (MP), Presidential Advisor & Special Aide, and a Notary Public of Ghana, Madam Joyce Bawah Mogtari, National Chief Imam, Sheik Osuman Nuhu Sharubutu, Acting Chief Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Khadija Iddrisu, among others. They are:
- Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson
High Commissioner-designate to the United Kingdom
- Mr. Victor Emmanuel Smith
Ambassador-designate to the United States of America
iii. Ms. Mavis Ama Frimpong
Ambassador-designate to the Republic of France
- Mr. Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed
High Commissioner-designate to the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Mr. Koma-Steem Jehu Appiah
Ambassador-designate to the Russian Federation
- Mr. Kojo Bonsu
Ambassador-designate to the People’s Republic of China
vii. Alhaji Hammed Rashid Tunde Ali
Ambassador-designate to the United Arab Emirates
viii. Prof. Ohene Adjei
Ambassador-designate to the Federal Republic of Germany
- Alhaji Abdul Nasiru-Deen
Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Türkiye
- Dr. Margaret Miewien Chebere
Ambassador-designate to the Kingdom of Denmark
- Mr. Labik Joseph Yaani
Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
xii. Nii Amasah Namoale
Ambassador-designate to the Federative Republic of Brazil
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xiii. Prof. Kwasi Obiri Danso
High Commissioner-designate to India
xiv. His Excellency Samuel Yao Kumah
Permanent Representative to the United Nations, New York
- Mr. Godwin Baletum Amonzem
Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Liberia
xvi. Amb. Aikins Abrokwa,
Ambassador-in-Situ/ Director of State Protocol
xvii. Amb. Gustav Kwaku Sefe Dovlo,
Ambassador-in-Situ/ Chief of Protocol
xviii. Amb. Patience Kokui Gameli-Kwame
Ambassador-at-Large
