
Ghana’s president-elect, John Dramani Mahama, is expected to take office in Accra on January 7, 2025. After serving from 2012 to 2017, he is returning to the presidency with this event.
This historic ceremony is anticipated to be attended by a number of diplomatic figures. The event will also feature international delegations sent by U.S. President Joe Biden, headed by Shalanda D. Young, Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
The U.S team consists of:
- Virginia E. Palmer – U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, noted for strengthening bilateral ties between the U.S. and Ghana.
- Karen Bass – Mayor of Los Angeles, recognized for her advocacy in U.S.-Africa relations.
- Frances Z. Brown – Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for African Affairs at the White House National Security Council.
The Youth and Women’s Forums—an engagement centered on the roles of women and youth in the upcoming administration—are among the events that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced will take place over the course of a week before the inauguration.
There will be cultural exhibits that use dance and music to highlight Ghana’s rich history.
President-elect Mahama has formed an Interim National Security Task Force in advance of the inauguration to guarantee the event’s security and seamless operation.
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Mahama’s inauguration comes at a pivotal time as Ghana shows signs of economic recovery. His administration has expressed intentions to implement reforms in key sectors, including the cocoa industry, to stimulate growth and improve efficiency.