Former President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that the visit to Ghana by the Vice President of United States of America, Kamala Harris, re-affirms the profound relationship between both countries.

According to him, the presence of the US Vice President in Ghana further demonstrates the US growing interest in Africa. To this end, he revealed that he looks forward to the US collaborating with Africa to provide the needed support for economic cooperation, youth development and employment, and enhanced security for global safety.

“I welcome Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States of America, to Ghana as she begins her one week working visit to Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia. Her presence in Ghana, following previous visits by Presidents of the U.S.A. in 1998, 2008 and 2009, re-affirms the durable friendship between Ghana and the U.S.A.”
John Dramani Mahama

Welcoming the US Vice President to Ghana, Ghana’s Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, stated that Harris’ week-long trip to Ghana and other Africa countries such as Tanzania and Zambia, will deepen the US-Africa relationship focusing on economic development, climate change, food security, and a rising youth population. As such, he wished “Vice President Kamala Harris and her team a pleasant and fruitful stay”.

Vice President, Kamala Harris arrived in Ghana on March 26, 2023, as part of a nine-day working visit to the continent. She was in the company of her husband, Douglas Emhoff, and other top officials in the US government.

Touching down ahead of her three-day working visit, she expressed optimism that her visit will build on previous meetings with some of the continent’s leaders in strengthening democracy and good governance, promoting peace and security, building on long-term economic growth, and also strengthening business ties.

She noted that both countries have a lot of work ahead of them, and in that regard, she is looking forward to the trip and the very important relationship and friendship between the people of the United States and those who live on the continent of Africa.

Kamala Harris expressed excitement about the future of Africa and the impact of that future on the rest of the world, including the United States of America. She further emphasized that the partnership between the continent, its people and the people of the United States reinforce the work that both countries will continue to do together.

Police divert traffic in Accra and Cape Coast from March 26 to 29

Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has announced a security-induced traffic management arrangement in Accra and Cape Coast for the official visit to Ghana by US Vice President Kamala Harris.

The general public has been advised to take note of traffic arrangements in Accra and Cape Coast from March 26 to 29. To ensure compliance, the police have asked motorists to cooperate with them and advised them to use alternative routes wherever possible, to ensure effective traffic management as the country demonstrates its convivial hospitality in line with tradition and culture towards guests.

“We would also like to indicate that Police officers would be detailed along the roads mentioned and at other vantage points to assist the public during the entire period. We apologize to the public for any inconvenience caused by these arrangements.”
Ghana Police Service

Today, March 27, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, the Police has indicated that there will be intermittent roadblocks from the National Theatre, through the AU Roundabout to the Jubilee House, and from the Jubilee House to the Emmanuel Eye Clinic area at Shiashie.

Additionally, it stated that there will also be intermittent roadblocks from the Ako Adjei Interchange through to the Labone Secondary School area and along the John Evans Atta Mills High Street and on to the Bukom Boxing Arena.