By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Ghana’s President John
Dramani Mahama has arrived in London for a high-level working visit focused on
strengthening economic relations between Ghana and the United Kingdom, while
also deepening engagement with the Ghanaian diaspora.
The President was received
upon arrival by Lord Katz MBE of the Royal Household, Gordon Wetherell, Special
Representative of the Secretary of State for the Foreign, Commonwealth and
Development Office (FCDO), and Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom,
Sabah Zita Benson.
The visit is expected to
feature a series of high-level engagements aimed at enhancing bilateral
cooperation, attracting investment and promoting Ghana’s economic opportunities
on the global stage.
As part of the itinerary,
President Mahama is scheduled to hold a royal audience with King Charles III
and participate in a breakfast meeting with British Prime Minister Sir Keir
Starmer. The discussions are expected to focus on strengthening diplomatic and
economic ties between the two countries.
The President will also
engage members of the Ghanaian community in the United Kingdom during a
Diaspora Town Hall Meeting hosted by the Ghana High Commission in London. The
event will provide an opportunity for the government to interact with Ghanaians
living abroad and discuss issues of national development and diaspora
participation.
A key highlight of the visit
will be the official opening of the Ghana–UK Investment Summit 2026 at Raffles
London. The summit is expected to bring together government officials,
investors and business leaders to explore investment opportunities and deepen
commercial partnerships between Ghana and the United Kingdom.
President Mahama’s programme
also includes engagements at the London Stock Exchange, Chatham House and the
12th Africa Debate at Guildhall. The meetings are intended to showcase Ghana’s
economic prospects, attract foreign investment and strengthen international
partnerships.
The visit forms part of
Ghana’s broader efforts to position itself as a preferred destination for
investment, trade and sustainable economic growth while reinforcing its
longstanding relationship with the United Kingdom.
