President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in four ambassadors, charging them to prioritise investment promotion, trade expansion and the creation of economic opportunities for Ghanaians abroad. The President gave the directive during their swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House on Friday, October 16, 2026, urging the newly appointed envoys to align their diplomatic activities with the government’s Reset Agenda.
The ambassadors are Nana Antwiwaa Dodoo, appointed to Angola; Louis Kwame Obeng, to Qatar; Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable, to Israel; and Jedidiah Reuben Adogla, who will serve as Ghana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland. President Mahama called on the ambassadors to facilitate access to international markets for Ghanaian businesses, attract investors whose interests support the country’s development priorities, and safeguard the welfare of Ghanaians living abroad.
“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 stressed that the effectiveness of Ghana’s economic diplomacy would be assessed by its ability to generate tangible benefits, particularly through job creation and expanded opportunities arising from international partnerships.
The President also urged the ambassadors to promote greater value addition to Ghana’s natural resources by encouraging local processing and investment in productive sectors of the economy. Additionally, he underscored the need for efficient consular services and stronger support for Ghanaians living abroad, emphasising that their welfare must remain a central responsibility of Ghana’s diplomatic missions.
President Mahama emphasised Ghana’s application for partnership with the BRICS countries, stating that it aims to expand the nation’s development partnerships and enhance cooperation among developing economies. He noted that this initiative would create opportunities for trade, investment, industrialisation, and value addition, while also maintaining Ghana’s relationships with its traditional partners.
Additionally, the President instructed the new ambassador to Israel, Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable, to uphold Ghana’s stance on Palestine. He affirmed, “We recognise the sovereign State of Palestine and support a viable two-state solution in which Israel and Palestine can coexist peacefully and securely within internationally recognised borders.”
President Mahama stressed that Ghana’s international engagements must adhere to international law, safeguard civilians, and respect human dignity. He urged all four envoys to collaborate closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, align with government policy, and use public resources responsibly. He reminded them that Article 40 of the 1992 Constitution should guide their actions in promoting and protecting Ghana’s interests abroad.
