John Dramani Mahama

Official account of H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana.

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During bilateral talks on the sidelines of the AU Extraordinary Summit in Accra, I reiterated Ghana’s call for the African Union to formally address the escalating xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. I am pleased that AU Commission Chairman Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has acknowledged the urgent need to table this matter for discussion at the next AU Summit.

In my meeting with a special envoy dispatched by President Cyril Ramaphosa to meet with me in Accra earlier in the week, I made Ghana’s position clear to the envoy. We do not harbour ill will toward South Africa. However, we remain deeply concerned about the attacks and the significant capital losses suffered by people from various countries on the continent.

This undermines the very spirit of African solidarity and our collective efforts toward continental integration.

Sweeping this matter under the carpet will not resolve its root causes. That is why Ghana officially wrote to the AU Commission requesting that this issue be placed on the agenda for the next summit.

Placing this on the AU agenda gives South Africa a formal, constructive platform to share its perspective, and together, as a continent, work toward a lasting solution.

Let us remember that our strength as a continent lies in our unity. Ghana remains committed to working with all AU member states to find lasting solutions that protect the dignity, safety, and investments of every African, everywhere on our continent.

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The amount of rainfall recorded today is among the highest experienced in several years. Preliminary data indicates that approximately 140 millimetres of rain fell on Accra. By comparison, the highest single-day rainfall recorded last year was about 56 millimetres.

That aspect of the problem is beyond our control because it is driven by changing climatic conditions. There is the issue of human behaviour.

Whenever government begins removing structures built in waterways, some people accuse us of being inhumane. Yet when disasters such as today's flooding occur, the consequences affect everyone. The irresponsible actions of a few individuals end up putting entire communities at risk.

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On Friday at Osu Castle, we adopted the 'Next Steps' outcome document for reparatory justice.

This historic event marked Juneteenth with our US and Caribbean brothers and sisters.

With one voice, we tell the Diaspora: Ghana is your home.

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I have received the credentials of 7 new Ambassadors, welcoming them to Ghana from 🇲🇹, 🇷🇺, 🇵🇱, 🇮🇩, 🇵🇦, 🇦🇲, and 🇹🇿.

I shared our vision for a #24HourEconomy & digital transformation to drive investment. As the hub of #AfCFTA, Ghana is open for strategic partnerships in agric, tech, manufacturing & energy.

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A privilege to visit the historic Brest Hero Fortress today to pay my respects to the brave souls who resisted the 1941 invasion. Their bravery is the foundation of Belarus’s modern industrial strength.

The complex is a very impressive symbol of patriotism and courage. May the memory of the heroes of the Brest Fortress continue to inspire love of our motherlands.

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At @10DowningStreet this morning for a breakfast meeting with PM Keir Starmer.

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I am pleased to announce that today in London, we signed a landmark UK-Ghana Growth Partnership during the Ghana-UK Investment Summit, as a roadmap for 2026–2028. It aims to deliver tangible benefits for Ghanaians and businesses operating in our country.

Deals worth up to £215 million stand at the centre of our collaboration with the UK. By prioritising private-sector growth, infrastructure, and skills development for our youth, we aim to ensure they can compete globally.

A groundbreaking £101 million UK-backed initiative, part of the partnership, will create the Gulf of Guinea's very first commercial-scale ship repair and dry-docking facility. Set to generate up to 430 direct jobs, including 30% reserved for women, the Takoradi Floating Dock Project will propel Ghana to the forefront of regional maritime hubs.

The Partnership is unlocking millions in climate-aligned infrastructure, propelling an £85 million reforestation fund and an exciting £9 million investment dedicated to forest restoration in the Oti Region. These transformative projects will generate local jobs and safeguard our environment.

Even more exciting, a £6 million partnership will support the implementation of the Ghana AI Strategy and energise science and technology collaboration across our universities.

In the health sector, our systems will be transformed by a £4 million partnership for specialist clinical engineering training. New Transnational Education guidelines will also be launched to open up outstanding opportunities for Ghanaian students to access world-class training.

#ResettingGhana

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On my way to Sawla to begin a two-day #ResettingGhana Tour of the Savanna Region. I am looking forward, after the project inspections and commencement of work on new projects, to my interaction with the chiefs, young Ghanaians and people of the region in Damongo on Saturday.

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Accra Reset High-Level Geneva Convening Hosted by President John Dramani Mahama | WoezorTV https://t.co/X7aDZlVj0I

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Accra Reset High-Level Geneva Convening Hosted by President John Dramani Mahama | WoezorTV https://t.co/jtHZvfUXFF

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President Mahama delivers Keynote Speech at the 79th World Health Assembly, Geneva-Switzerland https://t.co/2RmXx2PjGi

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President Mahama delivers Keynote Speech at the 79th World Health Assembly, Geneva-Switzerland https://t.co/IbZDtU4NGn

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At the invitation of Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, I will deliver the keynote address to the World Health Assembly this morning. At the airport, Mrs Nane Annan, the wife of the late UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, joined Dr Tedros to welcome me and took me on a tour of the Kofi Annan Lounge at Geneva Airport, a space dedicated to the memory of the former Ghanaian diplomat.

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At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, I had the privilege of co-chairing an important session on Rethinking global health and building resilient national health systems. My message remained consistent: Africa must move from talk to action.

We cannot achieve health sovereignty when the heavy burden of debt stifles our progress. When a nation spends 50 per cent of its revenue on debt servicing, the capacity to invest in health, education, and agriculture is severely diminished. This is why the Accra Reset was born to create a vehicle for a unified African compact that delivers real outcomes for our people.

Achieving this requires unity. We must move away from fragmentation and bring everyone, including the state parties, the private sector, and international partners, into the same boat.

The Accra Reset is not about isolationism; it is about working more effectively and strategically with our partners to ensure that our health systems are resilient and our people are protected.

#AccraReset
#AfricaForward
#ResettingGhana

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Arriving in #Nairobi for the #ForwardAfrica Summit.

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Before leaving Accra for Nairobi, I signed into law three transformative bills recently passed by Parliament. The Legal Education Act, the Value for Money Office Act, and the Governance Advisory Council Act strengthen our institutions and protect the interests of every Ghanaian.

The Legal Education Act is a game-changer for our justice system. By ending the exclusive authority of the Ghana School of Law over professional legal education, we are introducing healthy competition and opening doors for more institutions to provide high-quality training. This ensures that we maintain the highest standards while creating the space many aspiring lawyers have long waited for.

With the Value for Money Office Act, we are institutionalising the review of major government contracts and expenditures. This office will be our frontline defence against inflated contracts, cost overruns, and wasteful spending. Every cedi spent must provide real value to the people of Ghana.

I am also proud to have signed the Governance Advisory Council Act. This fulfils a key promise I made to promote good governance and public trust. This independent body will help our efforts to combat corruption. It also ensures that leadership remains accountable to the people.

#ResettingGhana

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On Wednesday, I held a highly productive meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, in Abu Dhabi.

Our discussions centred on a strategic partnership to transform Ghana’s energy landscape. We have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the oil and gas sector, with a specific focus on UAE investment in storage facilities within Ghana.

We discussed the need to diversify our energy portfolio, aiming to reduce our dependence on crude oil and achieve long-term energy stability through cleaner, alternative sources.

We also addressed global security, and I firmly conveyed Ghana’s solidarity with the UAE regarding the complexities of the Middle East conflict. We are united in our determination to see a swift end to hostilities so the world can focus on sustainable development, innovation, and Artificial Intelligence.

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Beyond Macroeconomic Stability

#MayDay2026 #ResettingGhana #GhanaianWorkers #GrowthAndJobs

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Pivoting to Growth, Jobs, and Sustainable Livelihoods.

#MayDay2026 #ResettingGhana #GhanaianWorkers #GrowthAndJobs