US President Joe Biden has named a high-powered delegation to attend the inauguration of Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, on January 7, 2025, in Accra. Leading the delegation is Shalanda D. Young, Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget. Apexnewsgh reports
The delegation includes notable officials such as Virginia E. Palmer, US Ambassador to Ghana; Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles; and Frances Z. Brown, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for African Affairs.
The inauguration ceremony, to be held at the iconic Black Star Square in Accra, marks a historic return to power for Mahama following his decisive victory in Ghana’s December 7 elections. Outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will officially hand over power to Mahama during the event, which is expected to attract global dignitaries.
President-elect Mahama has pledged to initiate a transformative agenda for Ghana, focusing on key areas such as:
a. Establishing a 24-hour economy: to stimulate job creation and economic growth
b. Launching a Women Development Bank: to support female entrepreneurs with low-interest loans
-c. Improving accessibility to tertiary education: especially for vulnerable groups
The inauguration is set to celebrate Ghana’s democratic maturity and commitment to peaceful transitions of power, reinforcing its standing as a stable and progressive nation in the region.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
