Ghana prioritises investment over global power rivalry – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has urged investors from across the world to explore investment opportunities in Ghana, assuring them that the country remains open to partnerships with all nations, regardless of their political or economic affiliations.

The President said Ghana’s foreign policy of non-alignment continues to guide its international relations, enabling the country to maintain friendly ties with global powers while pursuing investments that support economic growth and deliver mutual benefits.

Speaking at the Financial Times Africa Summit 2026, President Mahama stressed that Ghana was not interested in taking sides in the competition among major global powers. Instead, he said, the country’s priority was to attract investments capable of contributing to national development.

He encouraged investors from different regions to consider Ghana as a destination for their capital, emphasising the government’s willingness to work with international partners based on shared interests, mutual respect and fair returns.

President Mahama said Ghana’s investment policy was not determined by the country of origin of an investor but by the potential of an investment to benefit both parties.

He explained that Ghana welcomed partnerships with countries across the political and economic spectrum, provided the investments offered fair returns to investors and contributed to the country’s development.

“We are friends to all and enemies to none. And Ghana’s policy of non-alignment has served us well and so we welcome investors from all over the world. It is not about competition. It is about investment and a fair return to everybody, including ourselves,” he said.

The President added that Ghana maintained friendly relations with major global powers, including the United States, the European Union, China and Russia.

“And so that is the condition. There is no competition. We are as friendly to America, to EU, to China, and to Russia,” he stated.

President Mahama’s remarks reaffirm Ghana’s longstanding foreign policy approach of maintaining constructive relations with countries across different political and economic blocs.

Under this approach, Ghana seeks to preserve its diplomatic independence while engaging international partners on trade, investment and development opportunities.

The President’s message at the summit was that global geopolitical competition should not prevent Ghana from pursuing beneficial economic relationships with different countries.

By emphasising fair returns and shared interests, he sought to position Ghana as an investment destination open to international capital and partnerships that align with its development priorities.

His appeal comes as Ghana seeks to strengthen economic cooperation and attract investment to support growth, create opportunities and advance national development.