The President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo, on Sunday, the 11th of December, 2022, left the country to lead Ghana’s delegation to the US-Africa Leaders’ Summit, at the invitation of the US President, Joe Biden.
A statement from the Presidency said the Summit is expected to “Demonstrate the United States” enduring commitment to Africa and will underscore the importance of U.S.-Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities.”
The President was accompanied by the First Lady, Rebecca Akuffo-Addo; the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchey; the Minister of Trade and Industries, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen; the Minister of Works and Housing, Hon. Francis Asenso Boakye, MP; the Environment, Science Technology and Innovation, Hon. Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, MP; an official of the Presidency and Foreign Ministry.
“The President will return to Ghana on Saturday, 17th December 2022, and in his absence, the Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia, shall, in accordance with Article 60(8) of the Constitution, act in his stead,” the statement added.
