Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has, in consultation with the Council of State, nominated eight new ambassadors and high commissioners-designate to various countries. The nominations are part of efforts to strengthen Ghana's diplomatic relations.
According to Ghana News Agency, the nominees include Alhaji Abdul-Rahman Harruna Attah, who has been designated as High Commissioner to Namibia, and Mr. Kojo Choi, who is set to become the Ambassador to the Republic of South Korea. Dr. Kwame Ampofo has been nominated as Ambassador to Hungary, while Madam Mona Helen Kabuki Quartey is designated as Ambassador to Italy.
Additionally, Mr. Magnus Kofi Amoatey is nominated as Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Mr. Kenneth Akibate is set to serve as Ambassador to Burkina Faso. Mr. Said Saleh Sinare has been designated as Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Paul Evans Aidoo is nominated as High Commissioner to Kenya.
Dr. Callistus Mahama, Executive Secretary to the President, mentioned in a letter addressed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs that President Mahama has also directed Mr. Benedict Batabe Assorow to replace Mrs. Satirieh Dorcas Ocran as Ghana's Ambassador-designate to the Vatican City State.
