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Ghana’s newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners have pledged to prioritize economic diplomacy in their assignments, focusing on strengthening trade, investment, and innovation ties with partner countries. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues after their commissioning at the Jubilee House, Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith, Ghana’s envoy to Washington D.C., assured President John Dramani Mahama that the diplomatic corps would work tirelessly to translate his vision into action.
The envoys will prioritize trade, investments, and innovation to enrich lives and create jobs in Ghana, pursuing a new transactional approach to deepen partnerships worldwide while upholding Ghana’s values and traditions. Their guiding principle will be “Ghana First,” emphasizing selfless leadership and commitment to delivering on promises made to the people of Ghana.
“We will persist through hell or high water to build on the sturdy foundation you have laid and are committed to deliver on the promises we made to the good people of Ghana,” Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith declared. “We cannot, and indeed we dare not, fail the good people of Ghana. Our guiding principle should always be Ghana First,” he concluded.
Newly Appointed Envoys:
- London, UK: Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson – High Commissioner
- Washington D.C., USA: Mr. Victor Emmanuel Smith – Ambassador
- Paris, France: Ms. Mavis Ama Frimpong – Ambassador
- Abuja, Nigeria: Mr. Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed – High Commissioner
- Moscow, Russian Federation: Dr. Koma-Steem Jehu Appiah – Ambassador
- Beijing, People’s Republic of China: Mr. Kojo Bonsu – Ambassador
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Alhaji Hammed Rashid Tunde Ali – Ambassador
- Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany: Professor Ohene Adjei – Ambassador
- Ankara, Turkey: Alhaji Abdul Nasiru-Deen – Ambassador
- Copenhagen, Kingdom of Denmark: Dr. Margaret Miewien Chebere – Ambassador
- Malabo, Equatorial Guinea: Mr. Labik Joseph Yaani – Ambassador
- Brasília, Federative Republic of Brazil: Nii Amasah Namoale – Ambassador
- New Delhi, India: Professor Kwasi Obiri-Danso – High Commissioner
- New York, USA: Ambassador Samuel Yao Kumah – Ambassador
- Monrovia, Republic of Liberia: Mr. Godwin Baletum Amonzem – Ambassador
- In-Situ Appointments:
- Director of State Protocol: Mr. Aikins Abrokwa – Ambassador
- Chief of Protocol: Mr. Gustav Kwaku Sefe Dovlo – Ambassador
- Ambassador-at-Large: Mrs. Patience Kokui Gameli-Kwame – Deputy Director General, Research Department
President Mahama charged the diplomats to remain steadfast in safeguarding Ghana’s national interests in a complex and unpredictable global environment, emphasizing the importance of strong leadership, fairness, and integrity in their roles.
