President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in eleven new Ghanaian envoys to represent the country abroad, underscoring his administration’s commitment to strengthening international relations and advancing Ghana’s foreign policy agenda.
The swearing-in ceremony, held in Accra yesterday, followed the approval of host nations throughout September 2025. Each envoy received presidential instruments of commission, officially empowering them to assume their duties in their respective posts.
Among those commissioned were Kwesi Ahwoi as Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia; Kojo Choi, Ambassador to South Korea; Captain (Rtd.) George Kofi Nfojoh, High Commissioner to Togo; Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, High Commissioner to Canada; Alhaji Abdul-Rahman Harruna Attah, High Commissioner to Namibia; Dr. Kwame Ampofo, Ambassador to Hungary; Benjamin Anani Quashie, High Commissioner to South Africa; Magnus Kofi Amoatey, Ambassador to the Republic of Congo; Benedict Batabe Assorow, Ambassador to the Holy See (Vatican); Prof. Esi Awuah, Ambassador to Switzerland; and Mohammed Abubakari Manaf, Ambassador to Benin.
President Mahama urged the diplomats to project Ghana’s image as a stable democracy and a credible partner for trade, investment, and sustainable development. He emphasized that their work should not only strengthen bilateral relations but also promote the welfare of Ghanaians abroad.
Story by: Elikplim Awuku
