Africa-Press – Ghana. President John Dramani Mahama has officially commissioned a new Chancery for Ghana’s Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
According to Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, “This magnificent edifice is more than just a new building; it is an affirmation of Ghana’s firm belief in multilateralism, our demonstrable commitment to the African Union vision, and our strong resolve to deepen the cherished bilateral relations with the friendly nation of Ethiopia.”
Mr Ablakwa noted that the timely commissioning of the new Chancery also signals President Mahama’s readiness to assume the Chairmanship of the African Union next year.
The project has a decade-long history, beginning when funding was arranged under the 2016 SG-SSB facility. Construction later commenced but stalled due to economic challenges, before the current government resumed the project and cleared outstanding IPCs last year.
“We convey profound appreciation to our special guest, the distinguished Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Dr. Gedion Timothewos,” Mr Ablakwa added. He also commended all those who contributed to the project, particularly colleagues at the Ministry, Embassy staff, the Ethiopian contractor, and the Ghanaian consultant.
