President John Dramani Mahama and Damptey Bediako Asare
Ghana’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Damptey Bediako Asare, has expressed excitement about President John Dramani Mahama‘s visit to the Ghanaian Mission in Nairobi.
In an interview on Sunday, January 26,225, he pointed out the significance of the president’s presence, describing it as a great honour for the Mission and a reflection of the importance of the relationship between Ghana and Kenya.
“To have your president visit you is a privilege beyond measure. This marks the first time we have had a sitting president visit our Mission, and we are deeply honoured,” he stated.
Reflecting on the history of the Mission, Damptey Bediako Asare noted that the current facility, which spans nearly four acres, has been under Ghana’s ownership since the 1960s.
However, the Mission was closed in the early 1980s and remained dormant until its reopening in 2008.
“We closed down the Mission in the early 80s and came back in 2008. By the time we returned to the Mission, I think the facilities were essentially literally non habitable. So, we started, addressing the issue with the ministry and the ministry graciously agreed to help us out and I think we mobilised the resources”, he noted.
President Mahama’s visit coincides with his participation in a high-level retreat on African Union institutional reforms, scheduled for January 27–28, 2025.
The retreat brings together African leaders to deliberate on strategic changes aimed at strengthening the AU’s operations.
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