Kojo Choi (L) and Said Sinare have been named Ambassador-designates to South Korea and Saudi Arabia
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the nomination of eight personalities as Ghana’s new Ambassadors and High Commissioners; a move aimed at boosting the country’s diplomatic relations and strengthening bilateral ties with strategic partners.
The nominations, which were made after consultations with the Council of State, were formally communicated by the Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been directed to begin the necessary processes to formalize these appointments.
Below is a list of the nominees and their postings
Alhaji Abdul-Rahman Harruna Attah – Ambassador-designate to Namibia
Kojo Choi – Ambassador-designate to South Korea
Dr Kwame Ampofo – Ambassador-designate to Hungary
Mona Helen Kabuki Quartey – Ambassador-designate to Italy
Magnus Kofi Amoatey – Ambassador-designate to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kenneth Akibate – Ambassador-designate to Burkina Faso
Said Saleh Sinare – Ambassador-designate to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Paul Evans Aidoo – High Commissioner-designate to Kenya
In a related development, President Mahama has made changes to Ghana’s representation at the Vatican City State.
Benedict Batabe Assorow has been nominated as Ambassador-designate, replacing Satirich Dorcas Ocran.
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