President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in the first batch of Ghana’s newly appointed envoys at the Jubilee House. The ceremony marked the beginning of a fresh diplomatic chapter as Ghana seeks to reinforce its foreign policy agenda through strategic representation in global capitals.
The appointments are a central part of Ghana’s diplomatic reset, aligning with the administration’s drive to reposition the country both regionally and globally. President Mahama emphasised that the new envoys will be instrumental in projecting Ghana’s policies and securing stronger international partnerships.
In his address following the swearing-in ceremony, the President announced a decisive shift in the way Ghana manages its foreign missions. He disclosed that the government would no longer commit over $15 million annually to rent properties abroad, a practice he described as unsustainable.
“Ghana cannot continue spending more than $15 million every year on renting properties abroad for our diplomatic use. This is not a judicious use of taxpayers’ resources, and the Reset Agenda is an immediate reversal of this trend”
President John Dramani Mahama
The President explained that from his latest briefing, Cabinet had approved a new framework, the Strategic Transition from Rental to Developing (STRIDE) policy, to curb the expenditure. “A transaction advisor has been appointed, standard developments are being prepared, and funding mechanisms are already being negotiated,” President Mahama said.
He stressed that the new system would ensure Ghana’s missions abroad “are housed in proper homes owned by the republic,” reducing financial waste while strengthening and safeguarding Ghana’s dignity on the international stage.
Global Stage Reset Agenda
The President also tasked the envoys to take the Reset Agenda beyond Ghana’s borders. He described the policy as a bold framework intended to restore national confidence, deepen governance accountability, and spur development.
“The Reset Agenda is this administration’s blueprint. It is a bold vision to restore hope in our people, rebuild trust, and rekindle the movement towards prosperity. It seeks to re-anchor our integrity, transparency, and inclusive development to governance”
President John Dramani Mahama
In urging them to project this vision internationally, as the government back home implements it domestically, he stressed the importance of securing partnerships and leveraging opportunities abroad. “Your role is to extend this agenda abroad by unlocking opportunities, and deepening Ghana’s place in the global community,” he said.
“Our foreign policy has always been anchored on enduring principles,” President Mahama said, reiterating that Ghana continues to rest on historic foundations such as “pan-Africanism, peaceful coexistence, self-determination, and the pursuit of justice and equity in world affairs,” that define its engagement with the world.
The New Appointments
The envoys sworn in include representatives for critical missions across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas, and multilateral spaces. Their appointments are intended to amplify Ghana’s voice in global diplomacy while attracting investment and advancing national interests.
Among the key appointments were Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson as High Commissioner to London, Mr. Victor Emmanuel Smith as Ambassador to Washington D.C., Ms. Mavis Ama Frimpong as Ambassador to Paris, Mr. Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed as High Commissioner to Abuja, and Dr. Koma-Steem Jehu Appiah as Ambassador to Moscow.
The full list also includes Mr. Kojo Bonsu for Beijing, Alhaji Hammed Rashid Tunde Ali for Abu Dhabi, Professor Ohene Adjei for Berlin, Alhaji Abdul Nasiru-Deen for Ankara, Dr. Margaret Miewien Chebere for Copenhagen, Mr. Labik Joseph Yaani for Malabo, and Nii Amasah Namoale for Brasilia.
Others appointed were Professor Kwasi Obiri-Danso for New Delhi, Ambassador Samuel Yao Kumah for New York, Mr. Godwin Baletum Amonzem for Monrovia, Mr. Aikins Abrokwa as Ambassador in-Situ, Mr. Gustav Kwaku Sefe Dovlo as Ambassador in-Situ, and Mrs. Patience Kokui Gameli-Kwame as Ambassador-at-Large.
The new batch of envoys represents a strategic push to ensure that Ghana’s Reset Agenda resonates across multiple spheres of international engagement, consolidating the government’s diplomatic repositioning effort.
