His Excellency (H.E.) Daniel Krull has officially taken a bow as the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ghana.

This was revealed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a Facebook post on Tuesday, July 8.

According to Ablakwa, H.E. Daniel Krull paid a visit to him to officially bid farewell on Thursday, July 3. During their engagement, Mr Ablakwa commended him for his efforts in further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between Ghana and Germany.

Speaking in Accra on Monday, July 7, President John Dramani Mahama described Ambassador Krull’s four-year term as impactful. President Mahama also extended his best wishes to Daniel Krull as he begins his next chapter.

He further expressed appreciation to Germany for its unwavering support in strengthening Ghana’s security, especially its ongoing assistance to the Kofi Annan Peacekeeping Training Centre and the training of security forces.

“We appreciate you. You’re a friend of Ghana. You’re always welcome to visit. I wish you all the best in your future endeavours,” he said.

Reflecting on his tenure, Ambassador Krull thanked his Ghanaian counterparts for their cooperation and pledged Germany’s ongoing support for closer diplomatic and developmental ties.

Throughout his service, he liaised between Germany and Ghana to enhance key sectors, including democratic governance, security, economic development, and health.

He also advocated for Ghanaian bilateral creditors to finalise arrangements to help Ghana return to economic growth. Daniel Krull is set to assume the role of Consul General of Germany in Lagos, Nigeria, one of the country’s largest consulates in Africa.

His departure comes after Virginia Evelyn Palmer ended her tenure as the United States (U.S.) Ambassador to Ghana. Her three-year assignment in the country ended on Wednesday, May 28. She took over the position in 2022 from Stephanie Sanders Sullivan.

She liaised between the U.S. and Ghana to enhance key sectors, including democratic governance, security, economic development, and health.

In a Facebook post on Thursday, May 29, the U.S. Embassy in Ghana praised the ex-ambassador for her outstanding service to the country and her 39-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service.

The Deputy Chief of Mission, Rolf Olson, has stepped in as the Chargé d’Affaires until a new ambassador is appointed.