President John Dramani Mahama has urged four newly appointed ambassadors to make trade expansion, investment attraction and the welfare of Ghanaians living abroad central to their diplomatic work.
He gave the directive at their swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House on Friday, October 16, 2026, stressing the need for their activities to support the government’s Reset Agenda.
The newly sworn-in envoys are Nana Antwiwaa Dodoo, appointed to Angola; Louis Kwame Obeng, to Qatar; Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable, to Israel; and Jedidiah Reuben Adogla, Ghana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland.
President Mahama said Ghana’s diplomatic missions must actively pursue partnerships that deliver tangible economic benefits, including helping local businesses access foreign markets and attracting investors whose interests align with the country’s development priorities.
“Our missions play an important role in identifying investors whose interests align with Ghana’s development priorities, helping Ghanaian businesses enter new markets abroad, and building relationships with institutions that can support skills development, research, and technology transfer,” he said.
He noted that the effectiveness of Ghana’s economic diplomacy should be assessed by the investments, opportunities and jobs generated through international partnerships.
The President also called on the envoys to promote local processing of Ghana’s natural resources and encourage investment in productive industries to ensure the country retains greater value from its resources.
On consular services, he urged the ambassadors to improve support for Ghanaians abroad and ensure that their welfare remains a priority for the country’s diplomatic missions.
President Mahama further highlighted Ghana’s application for partnership with the BRICS countries, describing it as an effort to broaden the country’s development partnerships and strengthen cooperation among developing economies.
He said the initiative could open up opportunities in trade, investment, industrialisation and value addition without undermining Ghana’s existing relationships with traditional partners.
Turning to Ghana’s relations with the Middle East, the President asked the new ambassador to Israel, Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable, to uphold the country’s position on Palestine.
“We recognise the sovereign State of Palestine and support a viable two-state solution in which Israel and Palestine will live side by side in peace and security within internationally recognised and secure borders,” he said.
He added that Ghana’s international engagements must be guided by respect for international law, the protection of civilians and the preservation of human dignity.
President Mahama urged the four envoys to work closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, adhere to government policy and ensure the responsible use of public resources.
He reminded them that Article 40 of the 1992 Constitution should guide their conduct as they promote and protect Ghana’s interests on the international stage.
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