President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana following a successful three-nation diplomatic tour, which included visits to Angola, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Mr Mahama’s tour, aimed at strengthening ties and discussing key regional challenges, was marked by fruitful engagements with African leaders and international organizations.
The tour began with a brief but significant stopover in Angola, where President Mahama met with Angolan counterparts to discuss ways to further enhance the already strong bilateral relationship between the two nations.
Focused on exploring avenues for mutual cooperation, the discussions also centered on the economic benefits both Ghana and Angola could derive from closer ties.
The next leg of the tour took President Mahama to Kenya, where he participated in the African Union Institutional Reform Bureau meeting, invited by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta.
The event, which focused on deepening institutional reforms within the African Union (AU), saw President Mahama stress the importance of modernizing the AU’s operations to better serve the continent’s people.
Mahama underscored that the benefits of Pan-Africanism and regional integration must be more tangible for millions across Africa, and that deeper, meaningful reforms were needed to achieve this.
In Tanzania, President Mahama attended a high-profile energy summit organized by the World Bank, the African Development Bank, and the Rockefeller Foundation, among other key organizations.
At the summit, African heads of states discussed strategies for expanding access to electricity across the continent, particularly in underserved areas.
The Ghanaian president shared his country’s experiences in overcoming energy challenges, highlighting the country’s successful energy reforms and offering advice to fellow leaders on avoiding past mistakes.
As of now, Ghana boasts one of the highest electricity access rates on the continent, with approximately 83% of the population having access to power. In contrast, other countries represented at the summit reported access rates ranging from 12% to 19%.
Despite this achievement, President Mahama emphasized the need for continued efforts to ensure that all Ghanaians benefit from reliable and affordable electricity.
The President’s return comes as Ghana looks to play an increasingly prominent role in Africa’s energy future and regional diplomacy.
In a brief address to the media at the airport, acting presidential spokesperson Felix Ofosu Kwakye noted the significance of the President’s engagements, adding that these discussions would further strengthen Ghana’s position on the African continent.
President Mahama’s visit was also an opportunity to share Ghana’s experience in energy and development, while fostering stronger economic, political, and social partnerships across the region.
By: Shadrack Odame Agyare | Myoriginalonline.net | Ghana
