President John Dramani Mahama has left Accra for New York, United States, to participate in the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
The theme for this year’s General Assembly is “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All.”
President Mahama is expected to host two high-level side events during his visit, focusing on Africa’s renewal and global action on historical justice.
On Monday, September 21, 2026, the President will host a High-Level Event on the Accra Reset, under the theme “Full Circle: Making Global Development Work Again.” The event will bring together world leaders to discuss efforts to reform and strengthen global development cooperation.
On Wednesday, September 23, President Mahama will host another side event on “From Commitments to Action on Reparatory Justice: Advancing International Cooperation for the Return and Restitution of Cultural Properties and Heritage.”
The President will deliver Ghana’s official statement during the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly on Thursday, September 24.
Beyond the General Assembly, President Mahama is scheduled to hold meetings aimed at strengthening international partnerships, promoting investment in Ghana and engaging the Ghanaian diaspora.
He is expected to meet with world leaders, the UN Secretary-General and senior executives of multinational companies.
As part of efforts to promote Ghana as a leading destination for business and investment, President Mahama will ring the NASDAQ Closing Bell and participate in a US–Ghana Presidential Roundtable organised by the US-Africa Chamber of Commerce.
He will also deliver an address at the Council on Foreign Relations and participate in the Ocean Panel Leaders’ Meeting.
On Friday, September 25, President Mahama will hold a Town Hall meeting with the Ghanaian community in New York, where he is expected to provide updates on his vision and agenda for national development.
The President is accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, other Cabinet Ministers, senior officials from the Presidency and other government officials.
The statement was signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu (MP), Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications.
Story: Patrick Asford Boadu
