On Saturday, 8th July 2023, President Akufo-Addo embarked on a journey from Ghana to lead the Ghanaian delegation at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, taking place in Bissau, the capital of Guinea Bissau.

During this gathering, the Heads of State will engage in discussions regarding the withdrawal of MINUSMA from Mali, the progress of the ECOWAS Single Currency Programme, and the political challenges faced by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea.

Accompanying President Akufo-Addo are Hon. Albert Kan Dapaah, the Minister for National Security, as well as officials from the Presidency and the Foreign Ministry.

The President is scheduled to return to Ghana on Sunday, 9th July 2023. In his absence, Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will assume the responsibilities of acting President, as mandated by Article 60(8) of the Constitution.