President John Dramani Mahama has departed Accra for New York, USA, where he is leading a high-level delegation to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80). The Assembly opens on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
President Mahama is expected to deliver Ghana’s address to the General Assembly on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
In his role as the African Union’s Champion for Financial Institutions, the President will host two major side events and participate in key bilateral engagements, including meetings with the UN Secretary-General, various Heads of State, and global leaders such as the President of the Rockefeller Foundation. He will also engage with the US-Africa Chamber of Commerce and make a historic appearance at NASDAQ, where he will ring the closing bell.
The First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama, is also part of the delegation and will attend side events organised by the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). She is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at a special World Vision International prayer service dedicated to children worldwide.
The delegation includes Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah; Executive Secretary, Dr. Callistus Mahama; Special Aide and Presidential Advisor, Joyce Bawah Mogtari; Deputy Chief of Staff (Finance and Administration) and Technical Adviser to the First Lady, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo; Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP); Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh (MP); Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu; Minister for Trade, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare; and Chief Executive of the Ghana Investment Promotions Centre, Simon Madjie.
President Mahama and his delegation are expected back in Ghana on September 30, 2025.
Source: Presidency Communications
