President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in the first batch of 18 envoys to serve as Ghana’s Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and protocol officers in various countries across the globe. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the seat of the Presidency.
The newly appointed envoys, who received their instruments of office, will represent Ghana in key diplomatic missions, strengthening the country’s international presence and fostering bilateral relations.
Full List of Ghana’s Newly Sworn-in Envoys (Batch One)
- Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson – High Commissioner-designate, London, United Kingdom
- Mr. Victor Emmanuel Smith – Ambassador-designate, Washington D.C., USA
- Ms. Mavis Ama Frimpong – Ambassador-designate, Paris, France
- Mr. Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed – High Commissioner-designate, Abuja, Nigeria
- Dr. Koma-Steem Jehu Appiah – Ambassador-designate, Moscow, Russian Federation
- Mr. Kojo Bonsu – Ambassador-designate, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Alhaji Hammed Rashid Tunde Ali – Ambassador-designate, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Professor Ohene Adjei – Ambassador-designate, Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany
- Alhaji Abdul Nasiru-Deen – Ambassador-designate, Ankara, Turkey
- Dr. Margaret Miewien Chebere – Ambassador-designate, Copenhagen, Kingdom of Denmark
- Mr. Labik Joseph Yaani – Ambassador-designate, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
- Nii Amasah Namoale – Ambassador-designate, Brasilia, Federative Republic of Brazil
- Professor Kwasi Obiri-Danso – High Commissioner-designate, New Delhi, India
- Ambassador Samuel Yao Kumah – Ambassador-designate, New York, USA
- Mr. Godwin Baletum Amonzem – Ambassador-designate, Monrovia, Republic of Liberia
- Mr. Aikins Abrokwa – Ambassador in-Situ designate, Director of State Protocol
- Mr. Gustav Kwaku Sefe Dovlo – Ambassador in-Situ designate, Chief of Protocol
- Mrs. Patience Kokui Gameli-Kwame – Ambassador-at-Large designate, Deputy Director General, Research Department
President Mahama on Cutting Wasteful Rent Expenditure Abroad
In his address, President Mahama emphasized the urgent need to reduce Ghana’s annual rent expenditure of over $15 million on foreign missions. He stressed that such spending is not a prudent use of taxpayers’ resources.
“Integrity must be your watchword. The Public Financial Management Act and all relevant regulations must guide your stewardship of public resources. Ghana cannot continue spending a staggering more than $15 million every year on renting properties abroad for our diplomatic use,” President Mahama said.
To address this challenge, the President announced the STRIDE Initiative (Strategic Transition from Rental to Developing Our Own Properties), aimed at gradually eliminating Ghana’s reliance on rented diplomatic premises abroad.
He revealed that Cabinet has already approved the program, with a transaction advisor appointed, standard designs being developed, and funding mechanisms under negotiation.
“This decisive shift will ensure that Ghana’s missions abroad are housed in properties owned by the Republic, reducing wasteful expenditure while safeguarding our dignity on the international stage,” he added.
Strengthening Ghana’s Foreign Policy Agenda
President Mahama further charged the new envoys to uphold efficiency, service, and ethical governance in their missions. He underscored the importance of collaboration between embassies abroad, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other government agencies to deliver on Ghana’s foreign policy objectives.
The swearing-in marks the beginning of Ghana’s renewed diplomatic drive under President Mahama’s administration, with a second batch of envoys expected to be sworn in soon.
