President John Dramani Mahama has departed Accra for New York, where he is leading Ghana’s delegation to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80).
The high-level meeting of world leaders opens on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
President Mahama is expected to deliver Ghana’s statement to the Assembly on Thursday, September 25. In his role as the African Union’s Champion for Financial Institutions, he will also host two major side events highlighting Africa’s economic and development priorities.
While in New York, the President will hold bilateral discussions with the UN Secretary-General, other Heads of State, and global leaders, including the President of the Rockefeller Foundation.
His schedule also includes engagements with the US-Africa Chamber of Commerce and a symbolic visit to NASDAQ, where he is expected to ring the closing bell.
The First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama, is accompanying the President. She will participate in programmes organised by the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) and deliver the keynote address at a World Vision International prayer service dedicated to children across the globe.
The President’s delegation includes Chief of Staff Julius Debrah; Executive Secretary, Dr. Callistus Mahama; Special Aide and Presidential Advisor, Joyce Bawah Mogtari; Deputy Chief of Staff (Finance and Administration) and Technical Adviser to the First Lady, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo; Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP); Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh (MP); Minister for Trade, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare; Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu (MP); and Chief Executive of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Simon Madjie.
President Mahama and his delegation are scheduled to return to Ghana on September 30, 2025.
Story: Patrick Asford Boadu
