President Mahama Commissions Four New Ambassadors to Drive Ghana’s Reset Agenda
President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in four new ambassadors to represent Ghana on the global stage, charging them to move beyond ceremonial diplomacy and deliver tangible economic results for Ghanaians.
The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Jubilee House on Friday, October 16, 2026, as part of the administration’s renewed foreign service drive under the Reset Agenda.
The Four New Envoys
President Mahama commissioned the following distinguished diplomats:
1. Her Excellency Nana Antwiwaa Dodoo
Ambassador-Designate to the Republic of Angola. She will be tasked with deepening Ghana’s engagement with Southern Africa, particularly in energy, trade, and south-south cooperation.
2. His Excellency Louis Kwame Obeng
Ambassador-Designate to the State of Qatar. His posting to Doha comes at a time when Ghana is seeking strategic Gulf investments in infrastructure, aviation, and real estate.
3. Her Excellency Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable
Ambassador-Designate to the State of Israel. Her mission will focus on technology transfer, agriculture innovation, and skills development partnerships.
4. His Excellency Jedidiah Reuben Adogla
Permanent Representative-Designate to Switzerland, serving as Ghana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva. He will champion Ghana’s interests in global trade, human rights, and international labour dialogues.
Beyond Ceremony: A Mandate for Economic Diplomacy
In his address, President Mahama made it clear that Ghana’s diplomacy will no longer be judged by ceremony but by results.
“Our missions play an important role in identifying investors whose interests align with Ghana’s development priorities, helping Ghanaian businesses enter new markets abroad, and building relationships with institutions that can support skills development, research, and technology transfer,” he said.
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The President outlined three core mandates for the new envoys:
1. Attract Aligned Investment: Identify and bring in investors whose goals match Ghana’s development priorities, especially those willing to invest in local processing of Ghana’s natural resources to create jobs.
2. Expand Trade: Help Ghanaian businesses access new international markets and promote non-traditional exports and tourism.
3. Protect Ghanaians Abroad: Deliver efficient consular services and make the welfare of the Ghanaian diaspora a top priority.
He emphasized that the success of their economic diplomacy would be measured by the opportunities, jobs, and growth created through international partnerships.
The Reset Agenda and Global Positioning
Linking the appointments to his broader national blueprint, President Mahama said every decision, door opened, and agreement signed by the envoys must advance Ghana’s Reset Agenda — restoring hope, rebuilding trust, and rekindling prosperity.
He also revealed Ghana’s application for partnership with the BRICS countries, noting that it is intended to broaden development partnerships and strengthen cooperation among developing economies.
With improved conditions of service for foreign service staff, the President reminded the envoys that greater responsibility comes with it. Their performance will be assessed under a new Key Performance Indicators framework for Heads of Mission.
The commissioning marks another step in President Mahama’s strategy to reposition Ghana as a dependable partner, a predictable destination for business, and a principled voice in global affairs.
