A United States Presidential Delegation, led by Shalanda D. Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, will represent President Joe Biden at the inauguration of Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, on January 7, 2025, in Accra.
The White House confirmed the delegation, highlighting key figures such as:
– Virginia E. Palmer, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, who has strengthened U.S.-Ghana relations.
– Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, known for her engagement in U.S.-Africa relations.
– Frances Z. Brown, Senior Director for African Affairs at the White House National Security Council, emphasizing the Biden administration’s focus on African partnerships.
John Dramani Mahama, who previously served as Ghana’s president from 2012 to 2017, won the December 7, 2024, presidential election against incumbent Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
The delegation’s presence reflects the U.S. commitment to supporting Ghana’s democratic legacy and its close bilateral relationship with the West African nation.
Source: Citinewsroom
