President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned four ambassadors-designate to represent Ghana in Angola, Qatar and Israel, as well as at the country’s permanent mission in Switzerland.

The envoys are Nana Antwiwaa Dodoo, Ambassador-Designate to Angola; Louis Kwame Obeng, Ambassador-Designate to Qatar; Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable, Ambassador-Designate to Israel; and Jedidiah Reuben Adogla, Permanent Representative-Designate to Switzerland.

Their appointments are expected to strengthen Ghana’s diplomatic ties with the three countries and enhance its engagement with international institutions through its mission in Switzerland.

The previous batch of envoys was sworn in by President Mahama in February 2026. On Monday, February 9, President Mahama swore in five new ambassadors to represent Ghana abroad.

During the swearing-in ceremony, the new ambassadors were charged by President Mahama to prioritise economic diplomacy as part of efforts to attract foreign investment.

“As heads of mission, you are required to reflect this national reset agenda by moving from passive representation to purposeful engagement, from routine reporting to proactive problem-solving and from presence to impact. Your mission plans must be firmly aligned with Ghana’s development priorities,” he urged.

Those sworn in included Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Alhaji Said Saleh Sinare; Ambassador to the Republic of Mali Lt. Col. Al Hajj Umar Sanda Ahmed; Mr Kofi Attor, Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba; Mr Emmanuel Opeku, Ambassador-in-Situ; and Mrs Regina Appiah-Sam, High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta.

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, fifteen of Ghana’s appointed envoys were sworn in. They included Benjamin A. Quashie, who was appointed to oversee Ghana’s diplomatic mission in the Republic of South Africa, and Kojo Bonsu, who was assigned to the People’s Republic of China. Kulsoume Sinare Baffoe was appointed to head Ghana’s mission in the Kingdom of Spain.

Hammed Rashid Tunde Ali was appointed to the United Arab Emirates, while Hon. Captain George Kofi Nfojoh was assigned to the Togolese Republic and Grace El Mahmoud Marabe to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Prof. Ohene Adjei was appointed to head Ghana’s mission in the Federal Republic of Germany, while Abdul Nasiru-Deen was assigned to the Republic of Turkey.

Theresah Adjei-Mensah was appointed to the Czech Republic, while Prof. Kwasi Obiri-Danso was assigned to India. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, PhD, was appointed to Canada; Dr Margaret Miewien Chebere to Denmark; Labik Joseph Yaani to Equatorial Guinea; Nii Amasah Namoale to the Federative Republic of Brazil; and Dr Felix Kumah Godwin Anebo to the Republic of Senegal.

The envoys are expected to promote Ghana’s foreign policy and protect the welfare of Ghanaians overseas. Speaking at the induction ceremony for the 15 appointees, President Mahama said their “appointment is a mark of the confidence reposed in you and a recognition of your years of dedicated service, sterling achievement, and exemplary contributions both in the public and private sectors”.

He urged the envoys to uphold transparency in carrying out their duties. The President also disclosed that taxpayers would no longer bear the cost of expensive properties rented by Ghana’s diplomatic missions abroad.

According to him, the country spends more than US$15 million annually on renting properties for its diplomatic missions.

He described the practice as wasteful, saying it could no longer be tolerated under the ruling National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Reset Agenda.

The President added that Cabinet had approved the government’s new initiative, the Strategic Transition from Rental to Developing (STRIDE) policy.

The policy is intended to reduce unnecessary expenditure on rented properties abroad by ensuring that Ghana’s diplomatic missions are eventually housed in state-owned properties.

“From my latest briefing, a transaction advisor has been appointed, standard developments are being prepared, and funding mechanisms are already being negotiated. This shift will ensure that our missions abroad are housed in proper homes owned by the republic, reducing wasteful expenditure while safeguarding Ghana’s dignity on the international stage.

“Ghana cannot continue spending more than $15 million every year on renting properties abroad for our diplomatic use. This is not a judicious use of taxpayers’ resources, and the Reset Agenda is an immediate reversal of this trend,” he stated.

On Monday, September 1, Ghana’s historic 500 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for heads of missions were launched by President Mahama.

The initiative is intended to provide heads of mission with a clear framework for assessing their work and supporting the President’s Reset Vision for the country.