Mahama swears in four envoys, tasks them with attracting investment

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in four ambassadors and charged them to prioritise investment promotion, trade expansion and the creation of economic opportunities for Ghanaians as part of efforts to advance the government’s Reset Agenda.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at Jubilee House on Friday, October 16, 2026, with the President urging the envoys to translate Ghana’s foreign policy objectives into tangible benefits for the country and its citizens.

The ambassadors are Nana Antwiwaa Dodoo, Ghana’s Ambassador to Angola; Louis Kwame Obeng, Ambassador to Qatar; Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable, Ambassador 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 had a critical role to play in attracting investors, helping local businesses access international markets and building partnerships that support national development.

“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.

The President urged the newly appointed envoys to make economic diplomacy a central focus of their assignments, stressing that their performance should be assessed by the opportunities they generate for Ghana.

He said diplomatic engagements must help attract investment, expand export markets, facilitate technology transfer and create jobs.

According to him, Ghana’s international partnerships should align with the country’s development priorities and strengthen the capacity of local businesses to compete globally.

President Mahama also encouraged the ambassadors to support efforts to retain greater value from Ghana’s natural resources through local processing and investment in productive industries.

He said the country needed to move beyond exporting raw materials and build industries that could generate employment, expand domestic production and contribute to long-term economic growth.

President Mahama also highlighted Ghana’s application for partnership with the BRICS countries, describing the initiative as part of the government’s efforts to broaden the country’s development partnerships and strengthen cooperation among developing economies.

He said the move was intended to create additional opportunities for trade, investment, industrialisation and value addition while preserving Ghana’s longstanding relationships with its traditional international partners.

The President stressed that Ghana must adapt to changes in the global economic and political environment by building partnerships that improve access to markets, technology and investment.

He urged the ambassadors to pursue diplomatic initiatives that support Ghana’s productive capacity and strengthen its competitiveness in international markets.

President Mahama directed the new Ambassador to Israel, Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable, to uphold Ghana’s established position on Palestine in the discharge of her diplomatic duties.

He reaffirmed Ghana’s recognition of the sovereign State of Palestine and its support for a two-state solution that would allow Israel and Palestine to coexist peacefully and securely.

“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.

The President added that Ghana’s international engagements must uphold international law, protect civilians and respect human dignity.

His directive underscored the importance of ensuring that Ghana’s diplomatic representation reflects the country’s stated foreign policy positions on international peace and security.

President Mahama further charged the envoys to prioritise the welfare of Ghanaians living abroad by ensuring that diplomatic missions provide accessible, efficient and responsive consular services.

He said the protection of Ghanaian citizens overseas must remain a key responsibility of the country’s diplomatic representatives.

The President also urged the ambassadors to work closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, comply with government policy and ensure the responsible use of public resources.

He reminded them that Article 40 of the 1992 Constitution should guide their conduct in promoting and protecting Ghana’s interests in the international community.

President Mahama said the envoys must approach their assignments with professionalism and a clear commitment to advancing Ghana’s economic, diplomatic and national interests.