ACCRA, GHANA — President John Dramani Mahama has left Accra for New York, where he will lead a high-level delegation to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80). The session begins on Tuesday, September 23.
The President is scheduled to address the General Assembly on Thursday, September 25, 2025. In addition to his address, his itinerary includes hosting two significant side events in his role as the African Union’s champion for financial institutions. He will also hold bilateral meetings with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, various heads of state, and other global leaders, including the president of the Rockefeller Foundation.
Furthermore, President Mahama is slated to engage with the US-Africa Chamber of Commerce and make a historic visit to NASDAQ to ring the closing bell.
Accompanying the President is First Lady Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama, who will attend side events by the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) and deliver the keynote address at a World Vision International prayer service.
The delegation also includes Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, and other key government officials. The delegation is expected to return to Ghana on September 30.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
