James Gyakye Quayson

Government of Ghana’s prompt interventions following the killing of a Ghanaian in South Africa during the June 30 violent demonstrations. We convey deepest condolences to the family of Bashiru Isak. The pursuit of justice shall be non-negotiable.

One of the significant deliverables contained in the Accra Next Steps Commitments which was outdoored by President John Mahama is the pledge to establish a modern museum on the transatlantic enslavement in Ghana. This museum shall be dedicated to remembering the transatlantic enslavement, honouring our ancestors, promoting truth telling and fundamentally serving as repository for the thousands of looted artefacts being returned to Ghana. The job creation potential and overall tourism benefits will be enormous. We look forward to a vibrant, competitive and transparent design competition led by Africans and people of African descent.

President John Mahama will this morning deliver the keynote address as special guest of the World Health Assembly in Geneva. On his arrival yesterday, he was welcomed by the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Wife of former UN Secretary-General, Nane Annan joined the delegation to tour a new Kofi Annan VIP Lounge built at the Geneva Airport to honour the memory of the iconic former UN Secretary-General and gift of Ghana to the world.

Yesterday, it was an exceptional honour for me to receive His Royal Majesty Oseadeeyo Dr. Frimpong Manso IV, Paramount Chief of the Akyem Kotoku Traditional Area. I am deeply inspired and humbled by his generous wise counsel. Oseadeeyo’s words of motivation and pledge of continuous guidance is most valued. Long live His Royal Majesty.

We have successfully rescued and repatriated 28 Ghanaians from Côte d’ Ivoire who were victims of a sophisticated human trafficking network. All 28 Ghanaians had been promised paradise in Europe by the traffickers after extorting huge sums of money from them. Thankfully, they are back in Ghana safely following our special operation. The Mahama Administration shall not abandon any Ghanaian in distress. We, however, urge the youth to be alert and avoid falling prey to the modus operandi of these criminal networks.

Love builds; Hatred destroys.

Yesterday, I joyfully hosted Mr. Emmanuel Asamoah, Ghana’s victim of xenophobia we relocated from South Africa. We had a great time together at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I am pleased to disclose that business mogul, Mr. Ibrahim Mahama has reached out to me and offered to fully sponsor any business startup of Mr. Asamoah’s choice here in Ghana.

The Government of Ghana has formally written to the African Union requesting that the South African xenophobic attacks targeted at Africans be placed on the agenda at the upcoming Mid-Year Coordination Meeting to be attended by Heads of State and Government.

Next Steps after the landmark UN resolution declaring the transatlantic enslavement as the gravest crime against humanity.

We are delighted to welcome back home from South Africa our dear compatriot, Mr. Emmanuel Akowuah Asamoah. I commend our High Commissioner to South Africa, His Excellency Benjamin Quarshie for accompanying our brother all the way. As we have already announced, Ghanaians who wish to be relocated back home should contact our High Commission to be assisted at the Government of Ghana’s expense. The Mahama Administration values every Ghanaian life anywhere in the world, and we shall never abandon our citizens in distress. Your welfare remains our utmost priority. I look forward to hosting Mr. Asamoah when I return to Ghana later this week. A warm Akwaaba to our cherished Ghanaian. It is well. There is no place like home. For God and Country 🇬🇭 🙏🏾

President Mahama to host world leaders, reparatory justice experts and activists in Accra from June 17 to 19, 2026, at a high-level next steps conference following the landmark adoption of the UN resolution declaring the transatlantic enslavement as the gravest crime against humanity. A historic joint Juneteenth commemoration with our African American brothers and sisters shall be held at the Osu Christiansborg Castle on the 19th. The momentum is on our side, and nothing is stopping us from our Reparatory Justice victory!

Our new Ambassadors’ Chat Series allows us to honour the patriotism and sacrifices of our distinguished senior diplomats. This initiative gives us a rare opportunity to learn and be inspired so we can serve Ghana better. I offer high commendations to our first special guest — the legendary 102-year-old Ambassador Richard Maximillian Akwei, the only surviving of the 10 pioneers who established Ghana’s Foreign Service in 1956. Congratulations to the Foreign Service Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the remarkable effort. We shall not disappoint the great men and women who laid the foundation for Ghana’s globally acclaimed foreign service. I wish all the working people of Ghana, both retired and active a happy May Day. For God and Country 🇬🇭 🙏🏾