U.S. President Joe Biden announced a Presidential Delegation to attend the inauguration of Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, scheduled for January 7, 2025, in Accra.
In an official statement from the White House, President Biden designated Shalanda D. Young, Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget, to lead the delegation.
The delegation includes prominent figures such as:
– Virginia E. Palmer, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, who has been instrumental in strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.
– Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, California, recognized for her long-standing involvement in U.S.-Africa relations.
– Frances Z. Brown, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for African Affairs at the White House National Security Council, underscoring the administration’s commitment to African partnerships.
John Dramani Mahama won the December 7, 2024, presidential election, defeating incumbent Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia. This victory marks Mahama’s return to power after serving as Ghana’s president from 2012 to 2017.
The presence of the U.S. delegation highlights the significance of Ghana’s democratic legacy and the enduring partnership between the two nations.
